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Krieger, James – Chemical and Engineering News, 1987
Highlights from a conference on technological literacy are presented. The aim of an interdisciplinary community to meet the needs of students and society is presented through quotations from speakers. (MNS)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Educational Change, Educational Philosophy, Educational Planning

Adams, David L.; And Others – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1986
Describes a college-level course designed to increase students' scientific, technological, and ethical literacy. The course has no prerequisites and satisfies either a science or humanities elective. Course content and teaching methodology are included. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Ethics, Higher Education

Bugliarello, George – Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society, 1988
Presents a framework for the study of Science-Technology-Society (STS) interactions and some uses of the framework. States six tenets of the STS interaction. (YP)
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Models, Science and Society, Scientific Enterprise

Heath, Phillip A. – Social Education, 1990
Discusses science and social studies integration to achieve technological literacy. Outlines elements that contribute to a successfully integrated social studies curriculum and its accompanying instruction. Four elements are presented: (1) clearly stated outcomes, (2) organizational strategy, (3) support systems, and (4) instructional strategies.…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach

Arnfield, Edwin A.; And Others – Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society, 1988
This is the outline of a course designed to explore the complex interrelationships between science, technology and society. Units include: an introduction to the nature of science; exploration of the scientific method and its limitations; impact of science on learning; development of a technological society; and selected topics of modern science.…
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Interdisciplinary Approach, Science and Society
Ircha, M. C.; McLaughlin, J. D. – Engineering Education, 1988
Identifies problems involved in the implementation of a course designed to explore issues at the interface of technology and society. Suggests steps for successfully maintaining this type of program. (RT)
Descriptors: Curriculum Enrichment, Elective Courses, Engineering, Engineering Education

Remy, Richard C. – Social Education, 1990
Explores reasons for paying attention to content about science/technology/society (STS) in the social studies curriculum. Examines strategies for incorporating STS in the social studies. Expresses some cautions about interdisciplinary approaches to teaching STS. (DB)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Current Events, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education

Tanner, Daniel – Social Education, 1990
Praises recent efforts to integrate study of science and technology with the broader society, including the science/technology/society movement and Project 2061. Warns of the dangers of splitting the social sciences and natural sciences, and of the limitations represented by the recent focus on "cultural literacy." Advocates the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, General Education

Kirman, Joseph M. – Canadian Social Studies, 1997
Reviews and recommends the teacher's resource guide, "Teaching about the History and Nature of Science and Technology." Discusses creating a History of Science and Technology course, developing materials, and interdisciplinary planning and teaching. The guide includes sample lesson plans and appendices to resources. (MJP)
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials, Interdisciplinary Approach

Kanigel, Robert – Change, 1986
Four liberal arts college programs are described that use a variety of interdisciplinary and innovative approaches to bring technological, computer, scientific, mathematical, and physics literacy for both students and faculty. (MSE)
Descriptors: Clothing Design, College Curriculum, College Faculty, Computer Science

Keohane, Nannerl O. – Change, 1986
The Sloan Foundation's New Liberal Arts Program aims to make a fundamental transformation in the liberal arts curriculum, by infusing applied mathematics and technological literacy. The program is examined by the president of Wellesley College in the context of current philosophical and practical constraints in higher education. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, College Curriculum, College Presidents, College Role

Heath, Phillip; And Others – Social Education, 1990
Presents guidelines from the National Council for the Social Studies' Science and Society Committee, focusing on topics with interrelationships among science, technology, and the social context in which they occur. Covers eight areas: (1) choosing topics; (2) content knowledge; (3) values; (4) thinking processes; (5) civic action; (6)…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society), Interdisciplinary Approach
Hickman, Faith M.; And Others – 1987
The Science/Technology/Society (STS) theme describes a contemporary trend in education which focuses on the teaching of issues such as air quality, nuclear power, land use, and water resources but justification for including STS in the high school core curriculum has a precedence based on historical connections among science, technology, and…
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Course Content, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development

Education and Computing, 1986
Presents recommendations for an interdisciplinary course called "Computers, Information, and Related Technologies" developed for 9th and 10th grade students by the American Federation of Information Processing Societies (AFIPS). Main topics presented in the course include how information is processed, using information, and how computing…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Literacy, Curriculum Design, Grade 10
The Science/Technology/Society Movement in the United States: Its Origins, Evolution, and Rationale.

Yager, Robert E. – Social Education, 1990
Maintains that the science/technology/society movement (STS) is a megatrend in science education. Explains that STS takes a holistic, problem-solving approach toward teaching science, one that is student oriented and much more accessible than traditional approaches. Lists tables that contrast STS and traditional classes. (DB)
Descriptors: Educational History, Educational Objectives, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education
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