"Creationism is presented as a sociopolitical controversy rather
than a scientific controversy. I emphasize that there is no question
about the validity of evolution as an explanatory model, and I present
creationism as a political or ‘denialist’ movement rather than a
competing theory with its own strengths and evidence. I then present
several common assertions from creationism (e.g., that there are no
transitional fossils), and refute them using scientific evidence. At the
same time, I explain several of the common logical fallacies that are
evident in creationist arguments. I encourage students to ask questions,
and force me to defend my statements. I then ask them to attempt to
generate hypotheses and tests of creationism. Their struggles with this
task lead them, logically, to the conclusion that many creationist
assertions are unfalsifiable and therefore nonscientific."
I agree with this approach,
IF the teacher is skilled and knowledgeable with such. Other approaches don't seem to work very well against the "True Believers."
http://www.realclearscience.com/blog/2015/06/why_creationism_belongs_in_science_class.html
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