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SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY

Significance of STS in the context of global citizenship

SCIENCE Intended Learning Outcomes

TECHNOLOGY ●Recognize the importance of the STS movement in promoting

science literacy and environmental literacy towards sustainability;

SOCIETY ●Analyze the relationships of science & technology with the local and global societies;

Ann Elaine D.S. Wagan, RND, M.Sc.

●Apply the scientific process in the learners’ everyday lives as global citizens
Department of Biological Sciences
adwagan@ust.edu.ph

What is SUSTAINABILITY? What is STS?

“meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs.” -1987 United Nations Brundtland Commission Interactions between science and technology and social,
cultural, political, and economic contexts which shape and are
shaped by them; specific examples throughout human history
of scientific, and technological developments.”
CHEd CMO 20 s. 2013

Points to Ponder STS Education

1. What is your role in our society? STS Educational Viewpoints

●Its prominence in the school science

curriculum (Aikenhead, 2003).
2. Why do you need to learn the natural environment?

3. Why do you need to learn about the artificially-constructed environment

Reference: Aikenhead, G. (1994). W hat is STS science teaching. In J. Solom on, & G. Aikenhead, STS Education: International Perspectives on Reform . New york: Teachers College Press.

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STS Education STS Education

STS Educational Viewpoints STS Educational Viewpoints

●Ensure the development of a broad – ●Students’ engagement with different

based science curriculum, embedded in perspectives on societal issues
the cultural, socio-political contexts in concerning the impact of science and
which it was formulated (Fensham, technology on everyday life (Fensham,
1985). 1988).

Reference: Aikenhead, G. (1994). W hat is STS science teaching. In J. Solom on, & G. Aikenhead, STS Education: International Perspectives on Reform . New york: Teachers College Press. Reference: Aikenhead, G. (1994). W hat is STS science teaching. In J. Solom on, & G. Aikenhead, STS Education: International Perspectives on Reform . New york: Teachers College Press.

Paradigm of STS Teaching & Learning Paradigm of STS Teaching & Learning
(Aikenhead, 1992) (Aikenhead, 1994)

Reference: Aikenhead, G. (1994). W hat is STS science teaching. In J. Solom on, & G. Aikenhead, STS Education: International Perspectives on Reform . New york: Teachers College Press.

Global Citizenship (GC) &

Global Citizenship Education (GCED) Importance of STS?
Global Citizenship (GC)

“a sense of belonging to a broader community, beyond national boundaries, that

emphasizes our common humanity and draws on the interconnectedness between
the local and the global, the national and the international.” (UNESCO, 2014)

4 Pillars of Global Citizenship Education (GCED)

“learning to know”, “learning to do”, “learning to be”, “learning to live together”

(UNESCO, 1996).

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“In the face of an alarming trend toward discrediting scientific consensus and
restricting scientific discovery, we might ask instead: can we afford not to speak
out in its defense?"

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“On Care for our Common Home”

Encyclical Letter

LAUDATO SI
STS as part of of the Holy Father

Thomasian FRANCIS
Identity
Expect activity questions integrated with
lessons from Laudato Si

For more contents on Laudato Si

See supplementary materials
uploaded in Blackboard

The Principle of
COMMON GOOD Points to Ponder

What is the purpose of our Why are we here?

life in this world?

What is the goal of What need does

our works and all the Earth have of
our efforts? us?
The Tragedy of the Commons

SustainableByDevelopment Goals (SDGs)

the United Nations Member States

A shared blueprint for peace and

prosperity for people and the
planet.

An urgent call for action by all

countries (developed and
developing) in a global partnership.

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Social Theories Social Theories

Social Darwinism Social Exchange Theory
Is this related to Charles Darwins’ What is social exchange theory, and
theory of evolution through natural how will you contextualize this
selection? concept to the Filipino culture?
the practice of misapplying
the biological evolutionary a model for interpreting society
language of Charles Darwin as a series of interactions
between people that are based
to politics, the economy,
on estimates of rewards and
and society
punishments.

Examples of Societal Cases to be resolved by STS Examples of Societal Cases to be resolved by STS

Shortage of Sustainable Water Illegal Wildlife Trade

Examples of Societal Cases to be resolved by STS

Science in the Philippines