edu5stc science
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY
EDU5STC
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
We live in a society greatly influenced by science and technology. Hence, exploring how science and technology affect and shape society is important for our understanding of a range of public issues such as those concerned with the environment, medicine and our health, communication and security (e.g. cybersafety). In this subject students will learn about the history and philosophies underpinning science and technology and explore the relationship between science/technology and society by examining the role of society in influencing scientific and technological changes, and the impact of these changes in shaping society. They investigate, identify and analyse issues pertinent to thriving technologies such as bio- and digital technologies. They examine the implications of these scientific and technological advancements/changes in terms of policies and education in schools.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDorothy Smith
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects EDU4STS
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Science education for everyday life, | Recommended | Aikenhead, G.S. (2006) | TEACHERS COLLEGE PRESS 2006 |
| Readings | Why we disagree about climate change, Chapter 3. | Recommended | Hulme, M. (2013) | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. demonstrate an understanding of theories about Science and Technology, an understanding of the relationships between Science and Technology, and the relationships of Science, Technology and society as expressed in scholarly literature;
- Activities:
- Reading the relevant literature, classroom discussion, and opportunities to think about the ideas. One 4,000 word essay and one or more small group presentation
02. critically evaluate and debate issues related to the wide-ranging research activities and discoveries in the areas of Science, Mathematics and Technology, including using concepts of ethics and social responsibility in science and technology;
- Activities:
- Reading the relevant literature, classroom discussion, and opportunities to think about the ideas. One 4,000 word essay and one or more small group presentation
03. develop the implications of the influence of science, technology and society for education, and propose appropriate strategies for educating school students and/or adults to be scientifically and technologically literate.
- Activities:
- Reading the relevant literature, classroom discussion, and opportunities to think about the ideas. One 4,000 word essay and one or more small group presentation
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDorothy Smith
Class requirements
Lecture/Workshop
Four 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on saturday during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 4000-word assignment | 70 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| class participation and group work (equivalent 1,500-words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |