SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY (STS) APPROACH

Aimi Ayuni bt Kamal SEP090001 Nur Atikah bt Mohd Fauzi SEP090013

What is STS?
National Science Teachers Associationlearn and teach science in the context of human experience Suggests that science learning takes place through investigation & discussion based on S&T issues in society. Knowledge in S&T is to be learned with the application of the principles of S&T & their impact on society. Developed based on constructivism.

Advantages of STS
Improve inquiry & resolution skills

Excellence in terms of goal

Emphasize good way of learning

Emphasize the integration of science within & between fields of study

Emphasize student success

Excellence in terms of learning

Variety of strategies Sensitize teacher

Relationship between goals, processes & learning outcomes

Consider students differences

Excellenc e in terms of evaluation

Teachers are also being evaluated

Quality ,efficiency & effectiveness of program functions

Implementation Steps on STS Approach

Perception Phase
Formation of Concepts Application Phase

Stabilization Phase
Evaluation Phase

Example of STS in KBSM:

STABILITY

Understanding centre of gravity affect stability

Appreciate importance of stability

APPRECIATION OF INOVATION

SIMPLE MACHINE

ANALYSING LEVER

CHEMICALS IN INDUSTRY

Properties alloy and their uses in industry

Effect of industrial waste disposal on environment

Preservation & conservation for well-being of mankind

Methods :Investigation Discussion based on issue Application of principles Impact on society

EFFECTIVENESS
Increase the knowledge about science & technology Intellectually, emotionally, physically experienced Development of behaviour and values