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STS Science Education

STS Science Education. Frank Jenkins University of Alberta Edmonton AB. http://www.CMASTE.ca. Agenda--STS Curr. Emphases. STS Science Education Nature of science emphasis Technology emphasis STS-issues emphasis Communication emphasis. Advantages of STS Concept.

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STS Science Education

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  1. STS Science Education Frank Jenkins University of Alberta Edmonton AB http://www.CMASTE.ca

  2. Agenda--STS Curr. Emphases • STS Science Education • Nature of science emphasis • Technology emphasis • STS-issues emphasis • Communication emphasis

  3. Advantages of STS Concept STS is more than just pure science knowledge. K S A Science Technology Society

  4. Types of STS Programs • SISCON (UK)--liberal arts science • SaTiS--STS modules • LoRST--integrating science into context • ChemCom--start with STS issue • ALCHEM (‘70s)--technology contexts • STSC Chem (‘80s)--society contexts • Nelson Chem (‘90s)--epist. contexts

  5. A Science Curriculum Emphasis • Scientific knowledge • Scientific process skills • Scientific attitudes (predispositions to act) • Scientific problem solving • Nature of science

  6. Nature of Science Umbrella

  7. Scientific Problem Solving (labs) • Illustrative (concrete model) • Exploratory (a learning cycle) • Inductive (Francis Bacon) concept building • Deductive (Karl Popper) concept testing • Sociological (Thomas Kuhn)

  8. Purpose Problem Prediction Exp. Design Materials Procedure Evidence Analysis Evaluation Synthesis Problem Solving Processes

  9. Scientific Attitudes (Nay and Kozlow) • Critical-mindedness • Suspended judgment • Respect for evidence • Honesty • Objectivity • Willingness to change • Open-mindedness • Questioning attitudes

  10. A Technology Emphasis • Technological knowledge • Technological skills • Technological problem solving/design • Technological attitudes • Technology in science • Technology in society • Nature of technology

  11. Tech Knowledge Products baking soda Processes Solvay process Tech Skills Operational lab burner multimeter computer Processes titration filtration crystallization Technological Knowledge/Skills

  12. Technological Problem Solving Understanding the problem Developing the plan Carrying out the plan Evaluating Tech Attitudes Perseverance Confidence Critical mindedness Creative disposition Apprec. alternative perspectives Tech Problem Solving/Attitudes

  13. Tech in Science Parallel symbiotic paths Technology leads science Technology enables science Science is applied to describe/explain technology Tech in Society Affects health Affects material lives (lifestyle) Affects intellectual lives (publishing) “Tech fixes” Efficiency cult Technology in Science & Society Tech Sci

  14. Nature of Technology Evaluation Criteria • economical • efficient • reliable • simple It works!

  15. Societal Curriculum Emphasis • Societal knowledge • Societal skills • Societal attitudes • Societal decision making • Society and science • Society and technology • Nature of society

  16. Tolerance Commitment to understanding Respect for alternative views Confidence in thoughtful decision making Vigilance in persuing thoughtful decisions Appreciation and respect for thoughtful decisions Commitment to understanding the roles and limitations of science and technology Societal Attitudes (predispositions to act)

  17. Scientific Technological Ecological Economic Political Legal Ethical Social Militaristic Aesthetic Mystical Emotional Perspectives on an STS Issue STEEPLES MAME

  18. Identify and focus on the issue Formulate research questions Gather and organize evidence Analyze and evaluate evidence Resolve the issue Apply the decision Evaluate the decision, the process and the action Decision Making Processes

  19. Levels of Use for Perspectives • Classify given perspective-statements • Find +/- perspective statements and tally the number of each perspective • Place personal value on statements • Make personal decision and state the criteria used to make the decision • Participate in debate or townhouse

  20. Advantage of STS Concept K S A Science Technology Society

  21. Science in Society “Problems-1” • Differentiating science and technology Fleming 1987 • Funding for scientific research Polanyi 1988 • 50% of scientists employed by military Suzuki 1989 • Infighting for research money Savan 1988

  22. Science in Society “Problems-2” • Breaches in scientific ethics Savan 1988 • Courts misunderstanding of certainty Aikenhead 1985 • Public and private versions of science Holten 1978, Polanyi 1958 • Affect of powerful vested interests Ravetz 1971 • Affect of cultural values Gaskell 1982

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