Science education reform is an ongoing, forever changing process. The purpose of this booklet is to provide a brief overview of the players in science education reform, the similarities in their underlying beliefs, and the essential changes that need to be made in science education to ensure maximum use of resources that promote effective learning…

Suggests that the new context for school science focuses on the real world, real people, and real issues. Areas considered include current problems in science education, the need for a new context, recommendations for a K-12 science curriculum, the science/technology/society (STS) movement, and STS curricula and programs. (JN)

Over the past 10 years high performance computers and communications have had a profound impact on the way science is done at research universities. This impact has extended into the undergraduate curriculum and has also been felt at the secondary school level through programs such as the SuperQuest program. This paper describes the background and…

This issue contains usual features of an annotated bibliography related to science and society and a general news and communications section. The remainder of the publication focuses on the interaction of science and ethics, both within the academic community and without, among scientists and non-scientists alike. One section consists of brief…

Describes the start, material development, relevance, teaching methods, dissemination, evaluation, and future plan of the Science and Technology in Society (SATIS) projects. Provides a list of 100 SATIS resource units to enrich science courses for 14-16 age students. (Author/YP)

A conference was held to create further impetus in the direction of improving a "K-12-all-students-science-technology" delivery program. The proceedings of the conference are provided in this document. They include: (1) an introduction; (2) highlights of the keynote address by F. James Rutherford (suggesting that teachers take initiative…

This collection of materials supports the teaching of solar energy concepts in the context of secondary school science. Included in this collection are a basic teacher's guide to activities involved in the curriculum; a discussion of multi-disciplinary extensions of solar energy education by subject area; a section on hardware needed for the…

Described is a program in applied chemistry within a classical chemistry department of a university located in a Third World country. The course was designed to provide student with knowledge and skills used by chemists in Jamaican industry. Summer employment is required as part of the program. (DS)

Discusses aims of educational projects sponsored by British Petroleum Company (BPC) and British Gas Corporation (BGC). Includes rationale for including technology in school curricula and types of curriculum materials produced by BPC and BGC. (SK)

Introduces the Chemical Education for Public Understanding Program (CEPUP), a program concerned with chemicals and their uses. Describes the origins, material development, modules, and dissemination of the program. (Author/YP)

This bulletin presents reports on science and technology education in the countries of the Asia and Pacific region. The first section is composed of an introduction which defines science and technology and how it is dealt with both within and outside the formal education system. It also summarizes the highlights of science and technology education…

Presents perspectives on the aims and content of materials science courses and materials engineering courses. Outlines a proposed curriculum for a four-year degree course in engineering and identifies technical and social skills necessary for engineers. (ML)

Described are the technology training principles, student selection, program content, postgraduate program, graduate program, undergraduate program, and expenses of the Nokia Group in Finland. (YP)

This document reports on a study conducted by the National Science Foundation (NSF) that examines the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program. ATE aims to promote systemic reform of the nation's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. The study analyzed the influence of the ATE program on the nature of STEM…

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)