The Relevance of Science in a "Black Box" Technological World

Autor/inn/en	Abrahams, Ian; Constantinou, Marina; Fotou, Nikolaos; Potterton, Bev
Titel	The Relevance of Science in a "Black Box" Technological World
Quelle	In: School Science Review, 98 (2017) 365, S.85-89 (5 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0036-6811
Schlagwörter	Relevance (Education); Science Instruction; Technological Advancement; Technological Literacy; Scientific Literacy; Behavioral Objectives; Middle Schools; Economic Factors; Democratic Values; Science and Society; Scientific Research; Social Influences; Cultural Relevance; Foreign Countries; United Kingdom + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Relevance; Relevanz; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Technological development; Technologische Entwicklung; Technisches Wissen; Middle school; Mittelschule; Mittelstufenschule; Ökonomischer Faktor; Sozialer Einfluss; Ausland; Großbritannien
Abstract	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 stage 3 (age 11-14) and should focus in greater depth on those areas of science relating to human health and some basic chemistry and physics. We also suggest that, in a "black box" technological world, individuals can be effective users of technology, and the underlying science, without the need for scientific literacy. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01