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'''Michael Reiss''', [[FIBiol]] [[FRSA]] (born 1960) is a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[bioethicist]], educator, and [[journalist]]. He is also an [[Anglican]] priest. Reiss is Professor of Science Education at the [[Institute of Education]], [[University of London]], where he is Assistant Director, Research and Development.
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'''Michael J. Reiss''' {{post-nominals|country=GBR|FRSA|FRSB}} (born 1960) is a British [[bioethicist]], educator, and [[journalist]]. He is also an [[Anglican]] priest.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ioe.ac.uk/staff/CPAT/GEMS_71.html|title=Michael Reiss - UCL Institute of Education, University College London|publisher=|accessdate=15 January 2015}}</ref> Reiss is professor of science education at the [[Institute of Education]], [[University College London]], where he is assistant director, research and development.


==Family==
==Family==
Reiss's father was an [[obstetrician]]; his mother, a [[midwife]]. His father was [[Jewish]]; his mother, an agnostic. Reiss had a secular upbringing in north London.<ref name="guardian.co.uk">"[http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2006/nov/28/academicexperts.highereducationprofile Michael Reiss: How to convert a generation,]" ''[[The Guardian]]'', 28 November 2006.</ref>
Reiss's father was an [[obstetrician]]; his mother, a [[midwife]]. His father was [[Jewish]]; his mother, an agnostic. Reiss had a secular upbringing in north London.<ref name="guardian.co.uk">"[https://www.theguardian.com/education/2006/nov/28/academicexperts.highereducationprofile Michael Reiss: How to convert a generation]," ''[[The Guardian]]'', 28 November 2006.</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
He began his career as a schoolteacher at [[Hills Road Sixth Form College]], Cambridge in 1983. In 1989, he became a Lecturer and Tutor in the Department of Education at the [[University of Cambridge]]. At the age of 29, Reiss began training to be a priest in the [[Church of England]] and was ordained in 1991. For many years, he led the Sunday service in his local village near Cambridge. He was a Senior Lecturer at Cambridge until 1998, then Reader in Education and Bioethics until 2000. From 2003, he was chief executive of the Science Learning Centre in London.<ref name="Who's Who, 2009">Who's Who, 2009</ref>
He began his career as a schoolteacher at [[Hills Road Sixth Form College]], Cambridge in 1983. In 1989, he became a lecturer and tutor in the Department of Education at the [[University of Cambridge]]. At the age of 29, Reiss began training for ministry in the [[Church of England]] with the [[East Anglian Ministerial Training Course]]: he was [[ordained]] in the [[Church of England]] as a [[Deacon#Anglicanism|deacon]] in 1990 and as a [[Priest#Anglican or Episcopalian|priest]] in 1991.<ref name="Crockford">{{Crockford| surname = Reiss | forenames = Prof Michael Jonathan | id = 19238 | accessed = 31 May 2021}}</ref> For many years, he led the Sunday service in his local village near Cambridge. He was a [[senior lecturer]] at Cambridge until 1998, then [[Reader (academic rank)|reader]] in education and bioethics until 2000. From 2003, he was chief executive of the Science Learning Centre in London.<ref name="Who's Who, 2009">Who's Who, 2009</ref>


From 2006 to 2008, he was Director of Education at the [[Royal Society]], a position he resigned on 16 September 2008, following protests<ref name=protests>{{cite news|title=Royal Society or Rotten Society?|url=http://www.thefirstpost.co.uk/45412|accessdate=2011-04-29|newspaper=FirstPost|author=Robert Matthews}}</ref> about his views on tackling [[creationism]] when teaching [[evolution]] in schools, which the Royal Society said were "open to misinterpretation".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7619670.stm |title='Creationism' biologist quits job |accessdate=2008-09-16 |work= |publisher=[[BBC News]] |date=2008-09-16 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Ian |last=Sample |url=https://www.theguardian.com/science/2008/sep/16/michael.reiss.resignation |title=Reiss resigns over call to discuss creationism in science lessons |work=The Guardian |date=16 September 2008 |accessdate=12 May 2016 }}</ref>
From 2006 to 2008, he was director of education at the [[Royal Society]], a position he resigned on 16 September 2008, following protests<ref>{{cite news |first=Harry |last=Kroto |url=https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2008/sep/28/religion |title=Blinded by a divine light |work=The Guardian |date=28 September 2008 |accessdate=12 May 2016 }}</ref> about his views on tackling [[creationism]] when teaching [[evolution]] in schools, which the Royal Society said were "open to misinterpretation".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7619670.stm |title='Creationism' biologist quits job |accessdate=2008-09-16 |work=[[BBC News]] |date=2008-09-16 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Ian |last=Sample |url=https://www.theguardian.com/science/2008/sep/16/michael.reiss.resignation |title=Reiss resigns over call to discuss creationism in science lessons |work=The Guardian |date=16 September 2008 |accessdate=12 May 2016 }}</ref>


Reiss works in the fields of [[science education]], [[bioethics]], and [[sex education]]. He has a special interest in the ethical implications of [[genetic engineering]]. He was formerly Head of the School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology at the Institute of Education, [[University of London]]. In science education, he currently directs projects funded by the [[Department for Children, Schools and Families]], including a [[longitudinal study|longitudinal]], [[ethnography|ethnographic]] study of pupils' learning, currently in its eleventh year.
Reiss works in the fields of [[science education]], [[bioethics]], and [[sex education]]. He has a special interest in the ethical implications of [[genetic engineering]]. He was formerly head of the School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology at the Institute of Education, [[University College London]]. In science education, he currently directs projects funded by the [[Department for Children, Schools and Families]], including a [[longitudinal study|longitudinal]], [[ethnography|ethnographic]] study of pupils' learning, currently in its eleventh year.


Reiss is a frequent consultant to the Royal Society, the [[Qualifications and Curriculum Authority]], the [[Training and Development Agency for Schools]] (formerly known as the Teacher Training Agency or the [[Teacher Training Agency|TTA]]) and other organisations. He serves on the editorial board of the ''International Journal of Science Education''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/journal.asp?issn=0950-0693&linktype=5 |title=''International Journal of Science Education'', editorial board |accessdate=2008-09-19 |work= |publisher=[[Taylor and Francis]] |year=2008 }}</ref> He was a specialist adviser to the House of Lords Select Committee on Animals in Scientific Procedures, 2001–02, and is a member of the Farm Animal Welfare Council.<ref name="Who's Who, 2009"/>
Reiss is a frequent consultant to the Royal Society, the [[Qualifications and Curriculum Authority]], the [[Training and Development Agency for Schools]] (formerly known as the Teacher Training Agency or the [[Teacher Training Agency|TTA]]) and other organisations. He serves on the editorial board of the ''International Journal of Science Education''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/journal.asp?issn=0950-0693&linktype=5 |title=''International Journal of Science Education'', editorial board |accessdate=2008-09-19 |publisher=[[Taylor and Francis]] |year=2008 }}</ref> He was a specialist adviser to the House of Lords Select Committee on Animals in Scientific Procedures, 2001–02, and is a member of the Farm Animal Welfare Council.<ref name="Who's Who, 2009"/>


As early as November 2006, Reiss suggested that, rather than dismissing [[creationism]] as a "misconception," teachers should take the time to explain why creationism had no scientific basis.<ref name="guardian.co.uk"/> In September 2008, his views were presented in some media reports as lending support to teaching creationism as a legitimate point of view; however both he and the Royal Society later stated that this was a misrepresentation.<ref>Press Release: "[http://royalsociety.org/news.asp?id=8004 No change in Society's position on creationism,]" Royal Society, 12 September 2008.</ref><ref name="bbc2008">"[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/7612152.stm Call for Creationism in Science,]" [[BBC]], 13 September 2008.</ref><ref>For example, "[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/science/article4734767.ece Leading scientist urges teaching of creationism in schools,]" ''TimesOnline'', 12 September 2008.</ref> Reiss stressed that the topic should not be taught as [[science]], but rather should be construed as a cultural "[[Worldview]]."<ref>Reiss on-line blog posting: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/blog/2008/sep/11/michael.reiss.creationism "Science lessons should tackle creationism and intelligent design,"] ''[[The Guardian]]'', September 11, 2008.</ref> Reiss argued that it was more effective to engage with pupils' ideas about creationism, rather than to obstruct discussion with those who do not accept the scientific version of the [[Evolutionism|evolution of species]].<ref name="bbc2008"/>
As early as November 2006, Reiss suggested that, rather than dismissing [[creationism]] as a "misconception," teachers should take the time to explain why creationism had no scientific basis.<ref name="guardian.co.uk"/> In September 2008, his views were presented in some media reports as lending support to teaching creationism as a legitimate point of view; however both he and the Royal Society later stated that this was a misrepresentation.<ref>Press Release: "[http://royalsociety.org/news.asp?id=8004 No change in Society's position on creationism]," Royal Society, 12 September 2008.</ref><ref name="bbc2008">"[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/7612152.stm Call for Creationism in Science]," [[BBC]], 13 September 2008.</ref><ref>For example, "[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/science/article4734767.ece Leading scientist urges teaching of creationism in schools]{{dead link|date=September 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}," ''TimesOnline'', 12 September 2008.</ref> Reiss stressed that the topic should not be taught as [[science]], but rather should be construed as a cultural "[[Worldview]]."<ref>Reiss on-line blog posting: [https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2008/sep/11/michael.reiss.creationism "Science lessons should tackle creationism and intelligent design,"] ''[[The Guardian]]'', 11 September 2008.</ref> Reiss argued that it was more effective to engage with pupils' ideas about creationism, rather than to obstruct discussion with those who do not accept the scientific version of the [[Evolutionism|evolution of species]].<ref name="bbc2008"/>


In July 2009, he led a number of the UK's most senior scientists in writing to the Schools Secretary Ed Balls to complain that Ofsted's proposed new curriculum for primary schools did not mention evolution.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_8171000/8171722.stm | work=BBC News | title=Today: Tuesday 28 July 2009 | date=28 July 2009 | accessdate=12 May 2010}}</ref>
In July 2009, he led a number of the UK's most senior scientists in writing to the Schools Secretary Ed Balls to complain that Ofsted's proposed new curriculum for primary schools did not mention evolution.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_8171000/8171722.stm | work=BBC News | title=Today: Tuesday 28 July 2009 | date=28 July 2009 | accessdate=12 May 2010}}</ref>
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In 2010 Reiss debated [[Michael Behe]] on the topic of [[Intelligent Design]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable/Episodes/Unbelievable-27-Nov-2010-Mike-Behe-Michael-Reiss-audience-debate-on-ID |title=Unbelievable? 27 Nov 2010 - Mike Behe & Michael Reiss audience debate on ID |date=27 November 2010 |accessdate=12 May 2016 }}</ref>
In 2010 Reiss debated [[Michael Behe]] on the topic of [[Intelligent Design]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable/Episodes/Unbelievable-27-Nov-2010-Mike-Behe-Michael-Reiss-audience-debate-on-ID |title=Unbelievable? 27 Nov 2010 - Mike Behe & Michael Reiss audience debate on ID |date=27 November 2010 |accessdate=12 May 2016 }}</ref>


In 2022, he was elected a member of the [[Academia Europaea]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Michael Reiss|url=https://www.ae-info.org/ae/Member/Reiss_Michael|work=Member|publisher=Academia Europaea|access-date=2024-10-06}}</ref>
==Notes==

==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* http://www.reiss.tc/
* https://web.archive.org/web/20170523121822/http://reiss.tc/
* [http://www.ioe.ac.uk/staff/GEMS/GEMS_71.html Institute of Education web page]
* [http://www.ioe.ac.uk/staff/GEMS/GEMS_71.html Institute of Education web page]
* [https://iris.ucl.ac.uk/iris/browse/profile?upi=MJREI02 Prof Michael Reiss] at IRIS UCL
* [https://iris.ucl.ac.uk/iris/browse/profile?upi=MJREI02 Prof Michael Reiss] at IRIS UCL

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Latest revision as of 11:37, 6 October 2024

Michael J. Reiss FRSA FRSB (born 1960) is a British bioethicist, educator, and journalist. He is also an Anglican priest.[1] Reiss is professor of science education at the Institute of Education, University College London, where he is assistant director, research and development.

Family

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Reiss's father was an obstetrician; his mother, a midwife. His father was Jewish; his mother, an agnostic. Reiss had a secular upbringing in north London.[2]

Career

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He began his career as a schoolteacher at Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge in 1983. In 1989, he became a lecturer and tutor in the Department of Education at the University of Cambridge. At the age of 29, Reiss began training for ministry in the Church of England with the East Anglian Ministerial Training Course: he was ordained in the Church of England as a deacon in 1990 and as a priest in 1991.[3] For many years, he led the Sunday service in his local village near Cambridge. He was a senior lecturer at Cambridge until 1998, then reader in education and bioethics until 2000. From 2003, he was chief executive of the Science Learning Centre in London.[4]

From 2006 to 2008, he was director of education at the Royal Society, a position he resigned on 16 September 2008, following protests[5] about his views on tackling creationism when teaching evolution in schools, which the Royal Society said were "open to misinterpretation".[6][7]

Reiss works in the fields of science education, bioethics, and sex education. He has a special interest in the ethical implications of genetic engineering. He was formerly head of the School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology at the Institute of Education, University College London. In science education, he currently directs projects funded by the Department for Children, Schools and Families, including a longitudinal, ethnographic study of pupils' learning, currently in its eleventh year.

Reiss is a frequent consultant to the Royal Society, the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, the Training and Development Agency for Schools (formerly known as the Teacher Training Agency or the TTA) and other organisations. He serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Science Education.[8] He was a specialist adviser to the House of Lords Select Committee on Animals in Scientific Procedures, 2001–02, and is a member of the Farm Animal Welfare Council.[4]

As early as November 2006, Reiss suggested that, rather than dismissing creationism as a "misconception," teachers should take the time to explain why creationism had no scientific basis.[2] In September 2008, his views were presented in some media reports as lending support to teaching creationism as a legitimate point of view; however both he and the Royal Society later stated that this was a misrepresentation.[9][10][11] Reiss stressed that the topic should not be taught as science, but rather should be construed as a cultural "Worldview."[12] Reiss argued that it was more effective to engage with pupils' ideas about creationism, rather than to obstruct discussion with those who do not accept the scientific version of the evolution of species.[10]

In July 2009, he led a number of the UK's most senior scientists in writing to the Schools Secretary Ed Balls to complain that Ofsted's proposed new curriculum for primary schools did not mention evolution.[13]

In 2010 Reiss debated Michael Behe on the topic of Intelligent Design.[14]

In 2022, he was elected a member of the Academia Europaea.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "Michael Reiss - UCL Institute of Education, University College London". Retrieved 15 January 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Michael Reiss: How to convert a generation," The Guardian, 28 November 2006.
  3. ^ "Prof Michael Jonathan Reiss". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  4. ^ a b Who's Who, 2009
  5. ^ Kroto, Harry (28 September 2008). "Blinded by a divine light". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  6. ^ "'Creationism' biologist quits job". BBC News. 16 September 2008. Retrieved 16 September 2008.
  7. ^ Sample, Ian (16 September 2008). "Reiss resigns over call to discuss creationism in science lessons". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  8. ^ "International Journal of Science Education, editorial board". Taylor and Francis. 2008. Retrieved 19 September 2008.
  9. ^ Press Release: "No change in Society's position on creationism," Royal Society, 12 September 2008.
  10. ^ a b "Call for Creationism in Science," BBC, 13 September 2008.
  11. ^ For example, "Leading scientist urges teaching of creationism in schools[dead link‍]," TimesOnline, 12 September 2008.
  12. ^ Reiss on-line blog posting: "Science lessons should tackle creationism and intelligent design," The Guardian, 11 September 2008.
  13. ^ "Today: Tuesday 28 July 2009". BBC News. 28 July 2009. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
  14. ^ "Unbelievable? 27 Nov 2010 - Mike Behe & Michael Reiss audience debate on ID". 27 November 2010. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  15. ^ "Michael Reiss". Member. Academia Europaea. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
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