The significance of the inclusion of subject matter pertaining to science, technology, and society (STS) in the science curriculum is examined and discussed. (PB)

Outlines current practices and future trends for science education in Thailand. Advocates a change in the teacher's role to that of facilitator and the increased incorporation of technology and multimedia approaches to science education. (WRM)

The problem is discussed as to whether man's age-old characteristics of selfishness and greed can be sufficiently overcome to avoid any general world war. It is suggested that if people are to come to terms with the problems confronting them, what the schools teach will be of vital importance. (PB)

Imaging and visualization tools have assisted Earth scientists in answering age old questions by changing their orientation while reshaping the questions they ask. Imaging and visualization are powerful instructional tools still in the early phases of curricular infusion in the science education setting. This paper calls for a collaboration…

Described is the teaching of technology in British secondary schools. Some of the types of technology courses are described and issues and trends related to the teaching of technology are considered. (RH)

Summarizes the discussions that took place within a working group of the fourth International Organization for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE) symposium. Discusses topics on materials for student use, role of teachers, repertoire of teaching strategies, influence of school setting, and evaluation. (Author)

Argues for the recognition of technology as an autonomous co-equal to, and not a subordinate branch of, science. Discusses the uniqueness of technological knowledge. Compares the constitutive and contextual values of science and technology from various standpoints. Includes 56 references. (Author/YP)

Clarifies the basic structure of a science, technology, and society (STS) course for using a tool to evaluate the course. Reports empirical data about an STS examination from 16-17 year-old British students. (Author/YP)

Addresses several concerns regarding the identity of the field of engineering technology. Discusses engineering technology from the standpoint of its designation as a discipline, its body of knowledge, its professional status, its academic faculty, and the structure and policies that will allow it the most options for the future. (TW)

This report provides an analysis of issues and recommendations for further implementation of the National Education Goals and the America 2000 National Education Strategy related to education in mathematics, science, engineering, and technology. This report considers teachers and teaching at every level. The report focuses on the need to build a…

More than 20,000 kindergarten through 12th grade teachers and more than 6,000 college and university faculty are directly involved in National Science Foundation (NSF) education projects. Building on more than 4 decades of knowledge and experience, NSF today is able to provide vigorous leadership in the nation's efforts to strengthen science,…