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Peer reviewedAikenhead, Glen – Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society, 1992
Reviews a science textbook entitled "Logical Reasoning in Science & Technology" which teaches traditional scientific facts, principles, and processes embedded in a social and technological context meaningful to an adolescent. Stresses critical-thinking and decision-making skills. Contains 28 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Decision Making Skills, Educational Change, Futures (of Society), Relevance (Education)
Peer reviewedAikenhead, Glen – Theory into Practice, 1992
Outlines features and characteristics of science-technology-society (STS) science textbooks needed to implement an STS curriculum, noting STS science requires a fundamentally different approach to teaching science. The article refers to an STS science textbook currently being implemented in the tenth grade. (SM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Innovation, Holistic Approach
