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Akcay, Hakan; Kapici, Hasan Ozgur; Yager, Robert E. – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2017
The purpose of this article is to provide a brief literature review and useful suggestions for using advertisements as tools for organizing and accomplishing science teaching and learning. Newspapers and advertisements can be used as a context for developing scientific literacy and for promoting the development of critical thinking skills, through…
Descriptors: Newspapers, Advertising, Teaching Methods, Science Instruction
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Yager, Robert E. – Science Teacher, 1990
The development of the Science/Society/Technology (STS) movement in the United States is reviewed. The basic philosophy of STS instruction is discussed. Traditional instruction is compared to STS instruction. Suggestions for making STS instruction more effective are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Critical Thinking, Educational Improvement, Educational Philosophy