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ERIC Number: ED387326
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1995-Apr-23
Pages: 49
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A Science-Technology-Society (STS) Critical Issues Course for General Studies Natural Science Credit: The Evaluation of a Pilot Offering.
Rye, James A.; And Others
This paper describes an evaluation by two science educators of the pilot offering of an interdisciplinary critical issues course in Science, Technology, and Society (STS) designed to fulfill the natural science general degree requirements at a major university. This social science general studies course is an STS interdisciplinary course that emphasizes: how science and technology are stimulated and guided by social institutions and values, the interaction of science and technology and their impact on our lifestyles, and that responsible individuals can exert beneficial influences on technological developments and their social effects. The major sources of data for this evaluation came from interviews conducted with students, module instructors, unit instructors, and the graduate assistant. Topics covered include: interviews with students and the principal findings from these interviews including strengths of the course, changes recommended, and students' perceptions of their own understandings; student interests and desired outcomes; interviews with instructors; and assertions and recommendations. Interview questions are listed in the appendix. Contains 30 references. (JRH)
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Speeches/Meeting Papers
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.
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