RufusAtticus

Cobb issues evolution guidelines to teachers

Here are the regulations.

1. Theories of origin shall be taught as defined within the Quality Core Curriculum (QCC). Teachers should seek to help students demonstrate proficiency in understanding those aspects of the theory of origins defined in the QCC and the impact of scientific theories on the disciplines studied.
2. Teachers are expected to set limits on discussion of theories of origin in order to respectfully focus discussion on scientific subject matter; at the same time, it is recognized that scientific instruction may create conflict or questions for some students with regard to belief systems. Discussion should be moderated to promote a sense of scientific inquiry and understanding of scientific methods, and to distinguish between scientific and philosophical or religious issues. It may be appropriate to acknowledge that science itself has limits and is not intended to explain everything, and that scientific theories of origin and religious belief are not necessarily mutually exclusive.
3. Under no circumstances should teachers use instruction in an effort to coerce students to adopt a particular religious belief or set of beliefs or to disavow a particular religious belief or set of beliefs. Instruction should be respectful of personal religious beliefs, and encourage such respect among students. Teachers should not interject their personal faith-based beliefs, or lack thereof, into such instruction, and should maintain a posture of neutrality toward religion.
4. It is recognized that instruction regarding theories of origin is difficult because it is socially controversial and potentially divisive. The administration expects, and will support, every teacher's effort to provide objective and professional instruction.

Hmm not too bad. Good thing the superintendent & curriculum directors drafted them and not the idiot school board.

hezekiah jones

"I want it to be opened up so kids can be introduced to other scientific evidence that would disprove evolution, in my opinion."

Wouldn't we all.

braces_for_impact

"Ok class, today we will discuss the scientific data that puts the theory of evolution into doubt."

<sound of crickets chirping>

<sound of bell ringing>

In short, a glorified study hall!

Pee Pee Poodle

Jimmy Higgins

I'm waiting on how Ohio schools will treat the issue. I believe you are allowed to bring evidence against evolution and ID is never mentioned specifically. See how far that goes.

I know Case Western and Ohio State won't let it get too far in high school, I hope.

Principia

Rufus, do you know what the QCC is or how it pertains to teach origins theories?