Unintelligent design
This worries me a little; the idea that creationism could gain any sort of foothold in the UK is disturbing. Luckily, the important quotation is at the bottom of the article, where
“A spokesperson for the DfES said: “Neither creationism nor intelligent design are taught as a subject in schools, and are not specified in the science curriculum. The national curriculum for science clearly sets down that pupils should be taught that the fossil record is evidence for evolution, and how variation and selection may lead to evolution or extinction.”
Following the fuss earlier in the year, it’s good to see that the government is holding firmly to this line. The important thing is to keep watching, and making sure that they stick to it. In the meantime, may I recommend the Panda’s Thumb for a virtual pint?
on November 16th, 2006 at 7:01 pm
When I was studying for my “O” levels (back in 1969), six girls in my biology class believed that the fossil record had been put in place by God to test their faith. This slowed down some of the lessons somewhat!
Thanks for the virtual, much needed, drink (wine in my case).
on April 1st, 2007 at 5:51 pm
Many people think that creationism/ID is only popular in the States; such complacency
is dangerous. If we believe a MORI poll for the BBC’s Horizon series (2006) less than half of the UK population choose evolution as best describing their “view of the origin and development of life”.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4648598.stm
Suddenly I realise why Richard Dawkins is so proactive.
http://richarddawkins.net/