STS Approach: Reasons, Intentions, Accomplishments, and Outcomes.

Yager, Robert E.; Tamir, Pinchas

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ERIC Number: EJ478407

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

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STS Approach: Reasons, Intentions, Accomplishments, and Outcomes.

Yager, Robert E.; Tamir, Pinchas

Science Education, v77 n6 p637-58 Nov 1993

Describes the Iowa science-technology-society (STS) models and goals. Characterizes and gives examples of using the STS approach in classrooms. Reports the results of four studies that have assessed the outcomes of learning with STS instruction. Identifies some problems concerning the future use of STS in schools. (PR)

Descriptors: Classroom Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Science and Society, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Technology Education

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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