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Technology
Science Society

Significance of STS in the context of global citizenship

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Intended Learning Outcomes

● Recognize the importance of the STS movement in
promoting science literacy and environmental literacy
towards sustainability;
● Analyze the relationships of science & technology with
the local and global societies;
● Apply the scientific process in the learners’ everyday lives
as global citizens
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WHAT IS SUSTAINABILITY?
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Interactions between science

and technology and social,
cultural, political, and
economic contexts which
shape and are shaped by
them; specific examples

STS?
throughout human history of
scientific, and technological
developments.”
CHEd CMO 20 s. 2013
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1. What is your role in our society?

2. Why do you need to learn the natural

environment?

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

constructed environment?
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STS Education
(Aikenhead, 1994)

Reference: Aikenhead, G. (1994). What is STS science teaching. In J. Solomon, & G. Aikenhead, STS Education:
International Perspectives on Reform. New york: Teachers College Press.
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STS educational viewpoints

● Its prominence in the school science
curriculum (Aikenhead, 2003).

● Ensure the development of a broad – based

science curriculum, embedded in the cultural,
socio-political contexts in which it was
formulated (Fensham, 1985).
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STS educational viewpoints

● Students’ engagement with different
perspectives on societal issues
concerning the impact of science and
technology on everyday life (Fensham, 1988).
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Paradigm of STS Teaching & Learning

(Aikenhead, 1992)

Reference: Aikenhead, G. (1994). What is STS science teaching. In J. Solomon, & G. Aikenhead, STS Education:
International Perspectives on Reform. New york: Teachers College Press.
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Paradigm of Society’s
STS Teaching response

& Learning
(Aikenhead, Technology 2
(+)
Technology 1
(-)
1994)

Science skills- Science

Inquiry based concepts

Reference: Aikenhead, G. (1994). What is STS science teaching. In J. Solomon, & G. Aikenhead, STS Education:
International Perspectives on Reform. New york: Teachers College Press.
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Example Global warming (GW)

Societal response

Technologies to Technologies leading

address GW to GW

Science concepts
Science skills
about GW
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Global Citizenship (GC) & Global

Citizenship Education (GCED)
● GC described: “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)
● GCED’s 4 pillars: “learning to know”, “learning to do”,
“learning to be”, “learning to live together” (UNESCO,
1996).
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GCED & Education for Sustainable

Development (ESD) (UNESCO, 2013)
Key conceptual dimensions of GCED and ESD
Cognitive Learners acquire knowledge, understanding and critical thinking
skills about global issues and the interconnectedness/interdependency
of countries and different populations.

Learners have a sense of belonging to a common humanity,

sharing values and responsibilities and holding rights.
Socio-
emotional
skills Learners show empathy, solidarity and respect for differences
and diversity

Behavioural Learners act effectively and responsibly at local, national and

skills global contexts for a more peaceful and sustainable world
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Importance of
STS
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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?"
MarchforScience.com
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https://www.campaigncc.org/climate_change/sceptics/hall_of_shame
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STS as
part of
Thomasian
Identity
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Something to ponder…
What is the
Why are we
purpose of our
here?
life in this world?

What is the goal What need does

of our work and the earth have of
all our efforts? us?
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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
By the United Nations Member States
17
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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.
It is recognized that ending poverty and
other deprivations must go hand-in-hand
with strategies that improve health and
education, reduce inequality, and spur
economic growth – all while tackling
climate change and working to preserve
our oceans and forests.
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https://sdgs.un.or
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https://sdgs.un.or
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Some additional social theories that could intervene in the attainment of these goals:
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Social Theories

Social Darwinism Is this related to

Charles Darwins’
theory of evolution
through natural
selection?
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Social Theories
Social Exchange Theory

What is social exchange theory, and how will you contextualize this concept to the Filipino culture?
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Examples of Societal Cases to be resolved by STS

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Shortage of sustainable water

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Illegal Wildlife Trade

Image from TRAFFIC

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Science in the
Philippines
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Technology
Science Society

Significance of STS in the context of global citizenship