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ERIC Number: EJ322645
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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Collective Decision Making in the Social Context of Science.
Aikenhead, Glen S.
Science Education, v69 n4 p453-75 Jul 1985
Addresses the meaning of decision making on societal issues related to science/technology and explores practical implications for secondary science teaching. Cases on marijuana, abortion, and public inquiries are included together with discussion of collective decision making at the global, strategic, personal, and scientific community levels. A 10-item decision-making guide is given. (DH)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Decision Making Skills, Global Approach, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Literacy, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Technology, Values Clarification
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Science and Society