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Science-Technology-Society (STS)

A New Paradigm in Science Education

University of Exeter, United Kingdom, Tanta University, Egypt

Changes in the past two decades of goals for science education in schools have induced new orientations in science education worldwide. One of the emerging complementary approaches was the science-technology-society (STS) movement. STS has been called the current megatrend in science education. Others have called it a paradigm shift for the field of science education. The success of science education reform depends on teachers' ability to integrate the philosophy and practices of current programs of science education reform with their existing philosophy. Thus, when considering the STS approach to science education, teacher beliefs about STS implementation require attention. Without this attention, negative beliefs concerning STS implementation and inquiry learning could defeat the reform movements emphasizing STS. This article argues the role of STS in science education and the importance of considering science teachers' beliefs about STS in implementing significant reforms in science education.

Key Words: science-technology-society (STS) • science teachers' beliefs • STS aims

This version was published on August 1, 2009

Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society, Vol. 29, No. 4, 287-297 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/0270467609336307


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