Holbrook, J. (2009). Meeting challenges to sustainable development through science and technology education. Science Education International, 20(1), 44-59.
The author of this theoretical research article examined science and technology education in today’s classroom and the role that scientific literacy plays in sustainable development. The author also noted the need for a re-examination of the goals of science education to be more societally relevant.
The author stated that science and technology education (STE) should allow students to become active participants in society through an understanding of science and technology in order to create a sustainable society. Education is a way in which values and knowledge can be passed down from generation to generation in order to develop better ways of living. The author suggested that in order to create a more sustainable future, education must focus on making sure that all students are getting adequate knowledge in science and technology relevant to issues facing today’s society. In order to be scientifically literate, students must develop the ability to use this scientific knowledge in their everyday lives or to solve problems to improve the quality of life. The author also called for more effective teacher preparation in teaching science and technology in order to facilitate changes and guide students to access knowledge on their own rather than just teaching facts.
Educators can use the information in this article to change their approach when it comes to science instruction in the classroom by designing student-driven knowledge acquisition opportunities that have applications to the real world. Educators must be aware that scientific literacy and science education is about preparing students to live in the real world and be able to solve problems or change the quality of life.
The author of this theoretical research article examined science and technology education in today’s classroom and the role that scientific literacy plays in sustainable development. The author also noted the need for a re-examination of the goals of science education to be more societally relevant.
The author stated that science and technology education (STE) should allow students to become active participants in society through an understanding of science and technology in order to create a sustainable society. Education is a way in which values and knowledge can be passed down from generation to generation in order to develop better ways of living. The author suggested that in order to create a more sustainable future, education must focus on making sure that all students are getting adequate knowledge in science and technology relevant to issues facing today’s society. In order to be scientifically literate, students must develop the ability to use this scientific knowledge in their everyday lives or to solve problems to improve the quality of life. The author also called for more effective teacher preparation in teaching science and technology in order to facilitate changes and guide students to access knowledge on their own rather than just teaching facts.
Educators can use the information in this article to change their approach when it comes to science instruction in the classroom by designing student-driven knowledge acquisition opportunities that have applications to the real world. Educators must be aware that scientific literacy and science education is about preparing students to live in the real world and be able to solve problems or change the quality of life.