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SYLLABUS
The CGC school system believes that each student is a It is the school’s mission to produce highly An outstanding educational system that -Strive for academic and artistic pursuit to
unique individual who needs a secure, caring and competitive students who are educationally produces highly competent graduates grow and be a competitive individual.
stimulating environment in which to grow and mature equipped, skilled, responsible, and equipped with lifelong skills and are able to
emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. competent individuals who are contributors compete and contribute to a global society. -Uphold accountability with honor as a
Thus, providing them with quality education at an to nation building and international good citizen in our society.
affordable cost through the guidance of competent endeavors.
teachers who will nurture their total development as
human beings and global citizens who glorify God.
This interdisciplinary course explores the dynamic interplay between science, technology, and society.
Course It delves into the ethical, social, cultural, and historical dimensions of scientific and technological
Description advancements, their impact on individuals and communities, and the reciprocal influences between
society and these advancements. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, readings, and
projects, students will develop a holistic understanding of how science and technology shape and are
shaped by the broader social context.
● Describe the historical and cultural contexts that have influenced the development of science and technology.
● Identify and discuss contemporary issues at the intersection of science, technology, and society.
RESULTS OF
6
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION EXAMINATION
7 Lesson 2. Technology as a Way of Explain the concept of Reporting on the use of Preliminary Board and Pen Shared realization
Revealing human condition before computer in teaching Activity: Share and
science and technology; Tell
Identify the change that The students will be
happened in human asked to share their
condition after science and ideas about
technology; generation gap.
Value the changes that
happened in human
condition after science and Activity 9: Reflective
Journal
Students will be
asked to write their
personal reflection on
the question “What
would happen to
human kind if science
and technology did
not exist?”
Activity 10:
Philosophical
technology; and
Debate
Name ways on how
Students will be
technology aided in
grouped into four.
revealing the truth about
Each group will
human being.
present their notions
and arguments
pertaining to the
assigned topic.
Group 1 and 2:
Technology is an
Instrument to
Achieve Human Goals
Group 3 and 4:
Technology is What
Humanity Does
8& Lesson 3. The Good Life Examine shared concerns Presentation of identified Preliminary Activity Real instructional Checking of
9 that make up the good life; instructional (Think, Pair and materials Instructional
Recognize possibilities material/technology Share) materials
available to human beings Students will be
to attain the good life; asked to list down all
Identify how humans the things that would
attempt to attain what is make their life well
deemed to be a good life; lived. They have to
and discuss and share it
Create a collage that with their partner.
demonstrate how Activity 11: Collage
technology has made man’s Making
desire for a happy life more Students will be
realizable. tasked to cut out
pictures from
magazine and
newspapers that
demonstrate how
technology has made
man’s desire for a
happy life more
realizable.
Activity 12. Group
Identify the different
Activity
technological
The class will be
advancements in society;
grouped into five.
Evaluate contemporary
They have to find and
human experience to guide
Lesson 4: When Technology and Identification of examine local Evaluation of
10 the human person in n/a
Humanity Cross technology/ materials government policies output materials
solving technological
that protect the well-
ethical dilemmas; and
being of the person in
Examine human rights in
the face of new
order to uphold such rights
technologies
in technological ethical
dilemmas.
11 CHAPTER 3. SPECIFIC ISSUES IN STS Link learned concepts to Classification of Activity 13. Books Modifying
the development of the educational Reflective Sharing technology/
information age and its technology/materials in The students will be Other references materials
Lesson 1: The Information Age
impact on society; and learning. tasked to watch the
Historical Development
Living in the Information Age
Illustrate how the social video: TEDTalk: Julian
media and the information Assange on “Why the
age have impacted our lives World Needs
Wikileaks”
(https://www.youtube.
com/watch?
v=HNOnvp5t7Do)
Afterward, they have to
ponder and share their
ideas or answers to the
following questions
a. What can you say
about the
video/interview?
b. What do you think
is the main
purpose of Julian
Assange for
founding
WikiLeaks?
c. How are you going
to relate it to the
present situation in
the Philippines?
Activity 14:
Individual Written
Report
The students will
read the selection
entitled “The Effects
of Using Facebook”.
RESULTS OF
12 MIDTERM EXAMINATION
EXAMINATION
14 Lesson 3: Biodiversity and the Determine the inter Application of Hybrid Activity 16. Comments and
Healthy Society relatedness of society, system for registration. Option A: Group recommendations
environment, and Research
health; and Activity/Case Study
Lesson 4: Genetically Modified Discuss the ethics and Each group will prepare
Organisms: Science, Health, and Politics implications of GMOs and a written research
potential future impacts report on the topic
assigned to them.
Option B:
Infographic/
Infomercial Making
Identify the causes of In groups of 5
climate change members each, they
Assess the various impacts will form/come up
of climate change including with an
economic, geopolitical, infographic/infomerc
Lesson 5: Climate Change
15 biological, meteorological, ial on the assigned Enhancement of
Participation of students topic to each group.
& etc. student critical
in the discussion.
16 Lesson 6: Nano Technology Discuss the major impacts analysis
(both potential and
Each group will post
realized} of
on the FB wall their
nanotechnology on
collage and explains
society
what the collage
Apply STS concepts to the
communicates.
issue of climate change.
RESULTS OF
17 FINAL EXAMINATION
EXMINATION
Basic Readings / Prieto, Nelia G., et al (2019). Science, Technology and Society. LORIMAR Publishing, Inc. ISBN 978-621-8035-54-6
Textbooks
Extended A. Books
Readings / Serafica, Janice Patria J., et al (2018). Science, Technology and Society: First Edition. Rex Book Store, Inc. ISBN 978-971-23-8671-8
References
B. Web Resources
(https://world101.cfr.org/foreign-policy/tools-foreign-policy/what-nation-building), (https://bit.ly/3RZWEuT)
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNOnvp5t7Do, ( https://bit.ly/3CyoM2z )
● The expected learning outcomes for the course will be assessed through graded activities and ungraded activities.
● The graded activities include exams, written work (e.g., homework, problem sets) and performance tasks (e.g., quizzes, projects). The criteria for
grading are as follows:
Prelim, Midterm and Final Grade Final Rating
Performance Tasks (Recitations, Quizzes, Projects, Research Papers, etc.) 45% Midterm 30%
● The ungraded activities will be used to monitor student’s progress. A variety of these ungraded assessment techniques may be employed, including
problems to be completed during class, direct questioning of students, answering students’ questions in class, one-minute classroom assessment
techniques, and discussions during consultation hours.
Course Policies
● Language of Instruction
and Statements
The language of instruction is English.
● Attendance
Students are required to attend all classes starting with the first meeting. Non-attendance in any required class or academic activity
constitutes an absence. A student who has been absent for more than 20 percent of the hours of recitation, lectures, or any other scheduled
work in this course shall be automatically dropped from the class roll and the Registrar shall be advised accordingly.
● Student Rights and Responsibilities
The Student Handbook establishes students' freedoms and protections as well as expectations of appropriate behavior and ethical academic
work. The Handbook includes items such as the Policy on Student Rights, the Policy on Student Conduct, and the Academic Integrity Policy.
● Academic Integrity
Any work that the student submits should be their own work (i.e., not borrowed/copied from any other source, including their classmates).
When using other people’s ideas to substantiate their ideas, students are expected to properly cite the original source. Proper citation
procedures shall be discussed in class. Any act of cheating or plagiarism shall be treated in accordance with the Institute’s Policy on Academic
Integrity. Depending upon the individual violation, students could face penalties ranging from failing the assignment to failing the class.
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● Syllabus Flexibility
The instructor reserves the right to amend or change this syllabus as needed. For example, the instructor may modify content, and/or substitute assignments in response to institutional,
weather, or class situations. Any modification, however, must be communicated by the instructor to the Dean via the Department Chairperson and cannot be implemented without the
approval of the Dean. Approved changes shall be discussed by the instructor in class. It is however the responsibility of the student to check information from the instructor to stay
current.
AY/Term of Effectivity Instructor Program Head, Education Director of Academic Affairs President
2023-2024 / Sem 2