edu5stc science
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY
EDU5STC
2019
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. In addition understanding the ways in which society influences science and technology is a useful aspect of being scientifically literate. In this subject students will learn about the development of ideas about science and philosophies underpinning science. They will 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 examine the implications of these scientific and technological advancements/changes for education.
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. | Recommended | Hulme, M. (2013) | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Readings | Understanding Student Participation and Choice in Science and Technology Education. | Recommended | Ryder, J., Dillon, J., & Henriksen, E. K.(2014) | Springer |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between science and technology, and the relationships between science, technology and society as expressed in scholarly literature;
- Activities:
- Reading the relevant literature, classroom discussion, and opportunities to think about the ideas. A short writing task, one 3000 word essay and contribution to a small group presentation
02. critically evaluate and debate issues related to science and technology in society;
- Activities:
- Reading the relevant literature, classroom discussion, and opportunities to think about the ideas. A short writing task, one 3000 word essay and contribution to a small group presentation
03. discuss the ways in which contemporary science and technology impact upon education, framed as both formal schooling and informal education;
- Activities:
- Reading the relevant literature, classroom discussion, and opportunities to think about the ideas. A short writing task, one 3000 word essay and contribution to a small group presentation
04. 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. A short writing task, one 3000 word essay and contribution to a small group presentation
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDorothy Smith
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 12 - 12
One 4.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on saturday during the day from week 12 to week 12 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Saturday April 7"
WorkShopWeek: 12 - 12
One 2.0 hours workshop per study period on saturday during the day from week 12 to week 12 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Saturday April 7"
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 15 - 15
Two 4.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
"April 8,9"
WorkShopWeek: 15 - 15
Two 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
"April 8.9"
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 19 - 19
One 4.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on saturday during the day from week 19 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Saturday May 11"
WorkShopWeek: 19 - 19
One 2.0 hours workshop per study period on saturday during the day from week 19 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Saturday May 11"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group work. Equivalent to 1200 words. | This task will be peer assessed. | 25 | 01 |
| Summary of one or more scholarly articles. Equivalent to 1200 words. | 25 | 02, 03 | |
| one 2500-word essay | Students' ability to do this task is developed through the learning activities listed for this subject and through feedback provided for the other tasks. Students are strongly advised to attend face-to-face classes, do the set preparation, engage with online materials and submit work on time. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |