Science, Technology, and Society

Education A Sourcebook on Research and Practice

Häftad, Engelska, 2000

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This volume takes a comprehensive view of STS education, the goals of which are manifold, and include making science and technology literacy available for all Americans, preparing those not bound for college to compete successfully in an increasingly science- and technology-oriented global market, and equipping the average person with the information necessary for making informed personal and policy decisions concerning the role of science and technology in society.

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Utgivningsdatum2000-04-30
Mått152 x 229 x 18 mm
Vikt471 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieInnovations in Science Education and Technology
Antal sidor308
FörlagSpringer Science+Business Media
ISBN9780306461736

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Why STS?.- References.- 1. Real Science Education: Replacing “PCB” with S(cience) through-STS throughout All Levels of K$#x2014;12: “Materials” as One Approach.- The Old and New Paradigms for Learning “Science”.- The Real Science Approach Based on the S—STS Paradigm.- References.- 2. The Development of Civic Scientific Literacy in the United States.- The Conceptualization and Measurement of Civic Scientific Literacy.- The Measurement of Civic Scientific Literacy.- The Development of Civic Scientific Literacy.- Conclusion.- References.- 3. STS Science in Canada: From Policy to Student Evaluation.- Science Education in Canada.- Curriculum Policy and Deliberation.- Classroom Materials and Research and Development.- Teacher Understanding and Implementation.- Student Learning and Instruction—Assessment.- Summary and Implications.- References.- 4. Trade-offs, Risks, and Regulations in Science and Technology: Implications for STS Education.- STS and the Endangered Species Act.- STS and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards.- STS and Airbags.- Implications for STS Education.- References.- 5. Thoughts about the Evaluation of STS: More Questions than Answers.- Important Issues in STS that Affect Evaluation.- Suggestions for Evaluation.- Summary.- References.- 6. Science, Technology, Society, and the Environment: Scientific Literacy for the Future.- Topics Reviewed by the Independent Commission and Findings.- Recommendations.- Conclusion.- References.- 7. Marginalization of Technology within the STS Movement in American K—12 Education.- A Matter of Definition.- Technological Literacy.- The K—12 STS Movement in America.- STS and K—12 Science Education.- STS in Technological Education.- The Perennial Challenges of Educational Reform.- Conclusion.-Acknowledgments.- References.- 8. Student Understanding of Global Warming: Implications for STS Education beyond 2000.- Scientific Literacy as a Foundation for STS Education.- The STS Leadership Institute.- The Science of Global Warming.- Discussion.- Implications for the New Millennium.- References.- 9. STS Education for Knowledge Professionals.- The Emergence of Knowledge Professionals.- Who are Knowledge Professionals?.- At Work with Knowledge Professionals.- Knowledge Professionals and STS.- STS Graduate Education for Knowledge.- Professionals.- From Glimpsing One Tree to Surveying a Forest.- Some Conclusions.- References.- 10. Reculturing Science: Politics, Policy, and Promises to Keep.- Making Changes.- Fallacy of the Market.- Calling versus Recruiting.- Images of Careers.- The New Scientist.- Institutions that Matter.- Missions and Dilemmas.- Professionalized Scrutiny of Research and Development.- Enterprise as a System.- Prospects for a New Compact.- References.- 11. Trends and Opportunities in Science and Technology Studies: A View from the National Science Foundation.- Orientation.- The National Science Foundation.- Origins of STS.- The Organizational Culture of the National Science Foundation.- How STS Decides What to Fund.- What Lies Ahead?.- Conclusion.- References.