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Peer reviewedMayer, Victor J. – Science Teacher, 1990
Discussed is the concept of global education as it relates to scientific literacy and science/technology/society education. The use of science as a model for global education is proposed. Included are suggestions for including global education in science curricula and teacher education. (CW)
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Futures (of Society), Global Approach, Science and Society
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
Peer reviewedParakh, Jal S.; Slesnick, Irwin L. – Science Teacher, 1989
Discusses who has the right to determine the use of animals in scientific research which includes medical experimentation and the toxicity testing of compounds, ranging from pesticides to cosmetics. Provides a list of questions for consideration and discussion. (RT)
Descriptors: Animals, Biology, College Science, Critical Thinking
