Scientific Literacy: Whose Responsibility?.

Evans, Thomas P.

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ERIC Number: EJ016937

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Publication Date: 1970

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Scientific Literacy: Whose Responsibility?

Evans, Thomas P.

Amer Biol Teacher, 32, 2, 80-84, 70 Feb

Identifies various components of scientific literacy and characteristics of scientifically literate people. Discusses factors inhibiting scientific literacy. Suggested remedies: federal support for special programs, redesign of teacher education programs and science content courses at all levels, and setting up means of interpreting science to the general public. (EB)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Attitudes, College Science, Educational Objectives, Elementary School Science, Science Education, Scientific Enterprise, Scientific Literacy, Secondary School Science, Teacher Education

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