Survey on Biological Origins Education

Please circle the letter in front of the statement that most accurately describes your experience in school.

1.
a. I attend or attended a public school.
b. I attend or attended a private school.
c. I attended or attended a home school.
d. Other-describe:

2.
a. I have been told that the subject of Darwinian evolution is controversial.
b. I have never been told that the subject of Darwinian evolution is controversial.

3.
a. In my classes Darwinian evolution was taught as a fact.
b. Darwinian evolution was taught as a theory, and all evidence given supported the theory.
c. Darwinian evolution was taught as a theory with both strengths and weaknesses given.
d. Darwinian evolution was not taught.
e. More than one theory of biological origins was taught.
f. No theory of biological origins was taught.
g. Other-describe:

4.
a. I was encouraged to think critically and objectively about Darwinian evolution.
b. I was not encouraged to think critically and objectively about Darwinian evolution.
c. I was discouraged from thinking critically and objectively about Darwinian evolution.

5.
a. I have never felt pressured to agree with Darwinian evolution on tests or assignments.
b. I have sometimes felt pressured to agree with Darwinian evolution on tests or assignments.
c. I have often felt pressured to agree with Darwinian evolution on tests or assignments.
d. I believe that my grade in class depended somewhat on my beliefs about Darwinian evolution.
e. Other-describe:

Are you willing to talk with someone about your experience with biological origins education?
a. Yes
b. No

If Yes, please print your name and phone number or e-mail address below.

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