SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY (STS) APPROACH
Aimi Ayuni bt Kamal SEP090001 Nur Atikah bt Mohd Fauzi SEP090013
What is STS?
National Science Teachers Associationlearn and teach science in the context of human experience Suggests that science learning takes place through investigation & discussion based on S&T issues in society. Knowledge in S&T is to be learned with the application of the principles of S&T & their impact on society. Developed based on constructivism.
Advantages of STS
Improve inquiry & resolution skills
Excellence in terms of goal
Emphasize good way of learning
Emphasize the integration of science within & between fields of study
Emphasize student success
Excellence in terms of learning
Variety of strategies Sensitize teacher
Relationship between goals, processes & learning outcomes
Consider students differences
Excellenc e in terms of evaluation
Teachers are also being evaluated
Quality ,efficiency & effectiveness of program functions
Implementation Steps on STS Approach
Perception Phase
Formation of Concepts Application Phase
Stabilization Phase
Evaluation Phase
Example of STS in KBSM:
STABILITY
Understanding centre of gravity affect stability
Appreciate importance of stability
APPRECIATION OF INOVATION
SIMPLE MACHINE
ANALYSING LEVER
CHEMICALS IN INDUSTRY
Properties alloy and their uses in industry
Effect of industrial waste disposal on environment
Preservation & conservation for well-being of mankind
Methods :Investigation Discussion based on issue Application of principles Impact on society
EFFECTIVENESS
Increase the knowledge about science & technology Intellectually, emotionally, physically experienced Development of behaviour and values
