Purpose: Current approaches to sustainability science and education focus on (assessing and addressing) the external world of ecosystems, wider socio-economic structures, technology and governance dynamics. A major shortcoming of such approaches is the neglect of inner dimensions and capacities (which constrains education for sustainability as an…

The dynamic and high-stakes nature of education and training requires reliance on evidence-based practices and policies to make decisions about technology adoption and implementation. In the report, "Science of Learning and Readiness (SoLaR) Recommendation Report: Science of Learning Practices for Distributed Online Environments"…

Describes the aims, methods, project, and topics of a course designed so that students may explore the impact of science and technology on society. Units include: technology (pro and con); nuclear deterrence; politics and technical decisions; and computers. Includes a list of audiovisual resources (with title, source, and current cost). (DH)

Discusses a design course to provide design experiences, increase personal awareness, and increase communication skills. In addition to designing projects and considering the design decision-making process, group dynamics is fostered, using groups formed on the basis of results from the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). (JN)

Discusses several instructional strategies to meet objectives of a college level bioethics course. Includes an example of how a specific topic (death) is explored. Also includes examples of Personal Value Inventory, Five-Sort Value Inventory, and Bioethical Value-Clarifying Decision-Making model used by students in analyzing specific ethical…

In guided design, students are led through the process of solving open-ended problems in "slow motion." Steps in the decision making involved in and examples of guided design projects in a physical science course are outlined and discussed. Comments on student evaluation of the course are included. (JN)

Describes a secondary school physical science course entitled "Space Science" which is based on decision making and which involves aspects of business, psychology, life sciences, and sociology through a total class project. (JR)

Describes an industrial design course in the Netherlands. Includes a discussion of the school history, integration of various courses, implications from the experience, design process as decision-making, basic design cycle derived from the general problem-solving process, design methodology, creativity, and conclusions. (YP)

Described is a course that attempts to demonstrate the relationships that exist between science and business. Emphasized are the roles that scientific analysis and scientific knowledge and technology play as vital tools in management decision making in business. (KR)