The Great Dumbing Down Continues...
Creationism should be discussed in school science lessons, rather than excluded, says the director of education at the Royal Society.
Professor Michael Reiss says that if pupils have strongly-held beliefs about creationism these should be explored.
Rather than dismissing creationism as a "misconception", he says it should be seen as a cultural "world view".
Teachers should take the time to explain why creationism had no scientific basis, Prof Reiss said.
He stressed that the topic should not be taught as science.
This was more valuable than simply "banging on" about evolution, he said.
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