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Direct linkAbrahams, Ian; Constantinou, Marina; Fotou, Nikolaos; Potterton, Bev – School Science Review, 2017
This article questions the need for relatively shallow, widespread, scientific literacy across a broad range of topics if it lacks the conceptual depth, and/or intellectual rigour, to provide any basis for rational, scientifically informed choices. We suggest that "functional," widespread scientific literacy should only be taught in key…
Descriptors: Relevance (Education), Science Instruction, Technological Advancement, Technological Literacy
