Comments on: Science teacher’s dilemma http://statelineobserver.com/education/science-teachers-dilemma/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=science-teachers-dilemma   Morenci, Mich. & Fayette, Ohio Sun, 05 May 2013 04:45:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: sybil diccion http://statelineobserver.com/education/science-teachers-dilemma/#comment-1144 sybil diccion Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:37:07 +0000 http://statelineobserver.com/?p=5991#comment-1144 for future reference, is there an emoticon for sarcasm?

]]> By: sybil diccion http://statelineobserver.com/education/science-teachers-dilemma/#comment-1143 sybil diccion Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:34:54 +0000 http://statelineobserver.com/?p=5991#comment-1143 According to a 2009 report by the IUCN Polar Bear Specialist Group, of the 19 recognized subpopulations of polar bears, 8 are in decline, 1 is increasing, 3 are stable and 7 don’t have enough data to draw any conclusions. A large number of the big-white polars have drowned for lack of sea ice. Maybe we could contact the president of the Himalayas to see if he has room for the declining species.

]]> By: contrarian http://statelineobserver.com/education/science-teachers-dilemma/#comment-1142 contrarian Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:20:00 +0000 http://statelineobserver.com/?p=5991#comment-1142 Flint- My point is: 1. It is not a new problem for teachers. 2. Teach analytical processes.

If we don’t, then any false thesis will never be found out. I don’t have a problem with teaching about climate but don’t denigrate a thought that is contrary to popular opinion.

]]> By: Flintite http://statelineobserver.com/education/science-teachers-dilemma/#comment-1141 Flintite Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:58:59 +0000 http://statelineobserver.com/?p=5991#comment-1141 Science is “a method of acquiring knowledge” using “analytical thinking.” Agreed. So why should we not act and teach based on the overwhelmingly agreed-upon outcomes of that process? Would you demand unanimity and infallibility? It’s hard to imagine any effective scientific education under those ground rules. But wait, your point is really that climate change is a conspiracy of the liberal scientific community and media, right? Never mind; reason doesn’t apply.

]]> By: contrarian http://statelineobserver.com/education/science-teachers-dilemma/#comment-1140 contrarian Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:31:55 +0000 http://statelineobserver.com/?p=5991#comment-1140 I guess that is problematic if you consider “science” to be the end product instead of “a method of acquiring knowledge” as I do. This is not a new issue and scientific study continually refines current knowledge. For instance, today’s science disputes the validity of the “Food Pyramid” that was taught for decades.

Give me science education that teaches analytical thinking any day over memorized thesis. Science changes everyday so why must we all think the same theories are indisputable? Studies and interpretations are subject to errors and manipulations just like anything else.

http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/02/09/himalayan-glaciers-have-lost-no-ice-in-past-10-years-new-study-reveals/?intcmp=features

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