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Altieri, Miguel; Vukasin, Helen L., Ed. – 1988
Environmental planning requires more than finding the right technology and a source of funds. Planning involves consideration of the social, cultural, economic, and natural environments in which the project occurs. The challenge is to develop sustainable food systems that have reasonable production but do not degrade the resource base and upset…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Agronomy, Community Planning, Conservation (Environment)
Peer reviewedSparkes, Bob – School Science Review, 1989
Information technology will be an important influence in education in the future. This article discusses the use of instructional technology for science teaching and considers the impact of technology on what is taught and how science is taught. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Uses in Education, Databases, Educational Technology
Scottish Environmental Education Council (Scotland). – 1987
This curriculum guideline for environmental education in Scottish schools is for levels 10-14, 14-16, and post-16. The rationale of the program is based on a belief of uneasiness of ordinary people about their environment, the relationship of people with their environment, a need for change, a lack of current progress, the need to teach for the…
Descriptors: Conservation Education, Conservation (Environment), Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedYager, 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
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Paris (France). Div. of Marine Sciences. – 1987
This report of an international workshop contains recommended guidelines on marine science teaching and training at the first degree level, equated here with a Bachelor of Science, except in those countries in which the first degree corresponds to a Master of Science or its equivalent. Three instructional models are presented: the first model for…
Descriptors: College Science, Degrees (Academic), Experiential Learning, Foreign Countries
Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. Div. of Inservice Education. – 1988
The United States of America is a society dependent upon science and technology. This will be even more evident in the 21st century, when many jobs will exist in fields not yet developed. Decisions relating to yet unknown data will need to be made. The individual will need to be scientifically and technologically literate to be able to relate to…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Demonstration Programs, Educational Assessment, Educational Improvement
Layton, David, Ed. – 1986
This publication covers the teaching of the various scientific disciplines, integrated and interdisciplinary science teaching, and education in technology, nutrition and health throughout the world. It emphasizes aspects of science and technology education, such as social relevance, teaching in relation to the local environment and links with…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
