MODULE 3: THE ROLE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN NATIONAL

DEVELOPMENT

LESSON OBJECTIVES:

At the end of this lesson, the students are expected to:

a. Define what is development;

b. Understand the role of science and technology in national development; and
c. Share insights about the biggest contributions of science and technology in this
pandemic

PRE- LESSON ACTIVITY:

A. Cut-out/draw a picture of one gadget/technology/appliance which has a greater

contribution to make your life comfortable or easier. Write a short explanation about it.

B. Can you live in the absence of technology? Why?

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DISCUSSIONS:

From the beginning of time, man has strived to improve his way and quality of life. He
caveman discovered how to make and use tools, developed a logical sequence for
activities, and evolved processes that added value to his life.
The totality of the use and application of his knowledge, skills, tools, and materials
constitutes what we are today described as “Technology”.

What is DEVELOPMENT?

To many countries, development is simply becoming in the future of what industrialized

countries are today.
The acceleration of the economic growth

DEVELOPMENT The reduction of inequality

The eradication of absolute poverty

DEVELOPMENT is…..

A Multi-dimensional process
Involves the reorganization and reorientation of entire economic and social systems.
Involves major changes in administrative, institutional, and social structures.
Involves major changes in popular attitudes, customs, and beliefs.

Science and Technology are considered by many to be forces for improvement

in the welfare of developing states. On the other hand, science and technology
are also feared by many to be the potential contributors to the dehumanization of
man and to the degradation of environment.

1. The Role of Science and Technology in development should be directed toward

reduction of inequalities between advanced and the developing countries and between
various sections of population within a country. In doing so, science and technology
should make the natural and social environment harmonious, without seriously
endangering the future.

2. The Role of Science and Technology for development must be directed within the
framework of the fundamental social, cultural, and economic rights in a peaceful and
cooperative world.

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 TECHNOLOGY

SCIENCE SOCIETY

BETTER
WORLD

The importance of Science and Technology in national development cannot be over-

emphasized. It is a known fact that no nation can develop without science and
technology.

Developed nations of the world like America, Germany, France, etc. boast of several
scientific inventions which make them to be rated as the world powers.

Science and Technology is the pivot of any nation’s development.

A nation without science and technology is definitely a backward nation. Such nation will
be considered undeveloped. Science and Technology is associated with modernity and
it is an essential tool for rapid development.

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POST-LESSON ACTIVITIES:

1. What are the contributions of Science and Technology in the aspect of Education in our
society?

2. What are the contributions of Science and Technology in the aspect of Health Institution
in our society?

3. What are the contributions of Science and Technology in the aspect of Agriculture in our
society?

4. In the different bad effects of technology in our society, what is really the problem, the
technology or the user?

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