The conception of and attitude toward technology of 13-year-old students was investigated. Twelve students were interviewed to find out what they thought of technology and how important it was to them. Other students (N=48) responded to 10 open-ended questions to determine their ideas about technology. Results were then used to construct a…

The need and impacts of technology are addressed in this report from the Netherlands. The position is stated that technology should be made a part of general education because of its growing influence on politics, social relations, and the economy. Topics addressed include: (1) the need for technology as an element of general education (outlining…

For three reasons it is important to pay attention to the aspect of technology in the physics curriculum. First, physics and technology are closely related. Second, elements of technology in the physics curriculum can contribute to the process of career choice by pupils at general secondary schools when they think of going to a technical school…

Provides an overview of the Physics and Technology project, which is being conducted by the Eindhoven University of Technology (The Netherlands). Discusses the aims and structure of the project. Describes the development, structure, and content of the five courses developed thus far. Addresses the use and evaluation of courses. (TW)

This document contains the full text of 21 papers presented at an international conference on Girls And Science And Technology (GASAT). They include: "Women in Science and Engineering: A Case of Awareness and Encouragement" (Mary Anderson); "A Multi-phased Program for Recruiting Southern Women into Science Based on Extensive Media Use and…

The project on Girls and Science and Technology (GASAT) consists of bringing together individuals involved in research and development projects to examine ways to increase the participation of girls and women in science and technology education, by organizing international conferences. This seven-part document provides: (1) a discussion of the…

An international conference was held: (1) to determine what can be done to make science (particularly physics) and technology more attractive to girls; (2) to examine how girls who study science and technology can have the same opportunities as boys have; and (3) to see that girls have the same results in science and technology as boys have. These…