Overview & History and Philosophy of Science |chapter1 sts ppt audio summary 20200915155136|InFlex

Summary

The video script addresses the decline in science and technology education interest, particularly among youth, and the gender gap in these fields. It emphasizes the importance of scientific literacy and the need for educational reforms to make subjects more engaging. The script also highlights policy developments focusing on safety and security through scientific advancements, and the role of science curricula in fostering interest and addressing social and political issues beyond technical expertise.

Takeaways

• 📉 Declining Interest: There is a noticeable decrease in the number of students choosing science, especially in the Philippines, where enrollment in science and technology studies is not developing as expected.
• 🚹 Problematic Gender Gap: The recruitment to science and technology studies has a problematic gender gap that needs addressing, with efforts needed to increase the share of young women in these fields.
• 🧠 Scientific Literacy: Public understanding of science and technology, including written, numerical, and digital literacy, is essential for a well-informed society.
• 🏫 Importance of Early Education: Interest in science, technology, and mathematics primarily develops during primary and secondary education, emphasizing the importance of early educational efforts.
• 🔬 Science and Technology Curriculum: Recent trends show a move towards core curriculum and national standards, with greater emphasis on science teaching at the primary level.
• 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 Industry Needs Qualified Professionals: Modern industry, often referred to as knowledge industry, requires highly qualified scientists and engineers to remain competitive in the global economy.
• 🌐 Broad Public Understanding: A broad public understanding of science and technology is crucial as a democratic safeguard against scientism and the domination of experts.
• 🔧 Curriculum Reforms: Many countries have introduced reforms in science and technology education, focusing on content, pedagogies, teaching methods, and learning process organization.
• 🛡️ Safety and Security: Science and technology play a vital role in ensuring a safe and secure society, with policies promoting research and development in this area.
• 🌟 Nature of Science: The curriculum is evolving to include the nature of science, rejecting the stereotypical image of science as a simple search for objective truths.
• 💡 ICT as a Core Component: Information and communication technologies (ICT) are recognized both as subject matter and tools within the science and technology sector.

Q & A

What are the key features of science and technology in modern societies?

The key features of science and technology in modern societies include the encompassing nature of the topic, the interaction between science and technology, and the challenges and perspectives such as declining enrollment and the gender gap in the recruitment to science and technology studies.

Why is there a decrease in the number of students choosing science in many countries?

The decrease in the number of students choosing science is often due to a lack of interest that manifests at the school level, particularly at the age when curricular choices are made. This decline is seen as a social and political phenomenon that occurs in many highly industrialized countries.

What is scientific literacy and why is it important for education?

Scientific literacy encompasses written, numerical, and digital literacy as they pertain to understanding science, its methodology, observations, and theories. It is important for education because it helps to improve public interest in science and technology and to awaken the interest of young students.

How does the decline in recruitment to science and technology affect the industry?

The decline in recruitment affects the industry by creating a shortage of highly qualified scientists and engineers, which is crucial for the survival of the modern, high-tech, and competitive global economy.

What is the role of ICT in science and technology education?

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) play a dual role in science and technology education: as subject matter and as tools that belong to the science and technology sector.

What are the recent trends in science teaching at the primary level?

Recent trends in science teaching at the primary level include the adoption of a core curriculum and national standards, which has led to greater emphasis on science education during the early informative years.

Why is there a need to increase the share of young women studying science and technology?

Increasing the share of young women studying science and technology is necessary to address the problematic gender gap and to ensure a more diverse and inclusive scientific community.

What are the essential concepts related to science and technology?

Essential concepts related to science and technology include the systematic way of acquiring knowledge through observation and experimentation (science) and the practical application of science to design products that improve the quality of human life (technology).

How can science curricula be improved to sustain and develop interest in science?

Science curricula can be improved by moving away from traditional and old-fashioned approaches, embracing the nature of science that rejects the stereotypical image of science as a search for objective and final truths, and incorporating information technologies.

What are the policy developments related to science and technology for society?

Policy developments related to science and technology for society focus on scientific and technological progress related to safety and security, the revival of local areas using science and technology, and intra-sector efforts to foster scientific and technological human resources.

Why is it important to promote research and development related to safety and security?

Promoting research and development related to safety and security is important to build a system that allows swift and flexible responses based on science and technology to sudden appearances of unknown risks, contributing to a safe and secure society.