University Students’ Opinions Concerning Science-Technology-Society Issues

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Science Technology Society ◽  
Science Technology

Prospective Chemists’ and Pre-service Chemistry Teachers’ Views about Science-Technology-Society (STS) Issues/Stavovi budućih kemičara i budućih nastavnika kemije o problemima znanstveno-tehnološkog društva (ZTD)

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bülent Pekdağ
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Chemistry Teachers ◽  
Written Responses ◽  
Science Technology Society ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Research Questions

AbstractThe present study aims to investigate the views of prospective chemists and pre-service chemistry teachers about science-technology-society (STS) issues, attempting to examine the differences between these views. A questionnaire that included 4 open-ended questions was distributed to 67 senior university students to determine what their views were on STS issues. The data was collected from the students written responses to the open-ended questions. The data gathered from the two groups of students was analyzed qualitatively from the perspective of responding to the research questions. It was observed that while prospective chemists mostly defined science from epistemological and philosophical perspectives, pre-service chemistry teachers frequently explained science from epistemological and pedagogical perspectives. The results revealed that the meanings of science and technology in the minds of the students in both groups showed some important differences in this sample. Additionally, students in both groups stated that science and technology affected society both negatively and positively.Key words: science-technology-society (STS); prospective chemists; pre-service chemistry teachers---SažetakCilj ovoga rada bio je istražiti stajalita budućih kemičara i budućih nastavnika kemije o problemima znanstveno-tehnolokog drutva (ZTD), s pokuajem razmatranja razlika u njihovim stajalitima. Upitnik koji se sastojao od 4 pitanja otvorenoga tipa podijeljen je skupini od 67 studenata u viim godinama studija kako bi se odredila njihova stajalita o problemima ZTD-a. Podatci su prikupljeni iz odgovora studenata na pitanja otvorenoga tipa. Podatci koji su prikupljeni od dviju skupina studenata analizirani su kvantitativno iz perspektive odgovora na zadana pitanja. Uočeno je da budući kemičari uglavnom definiraju znanost iz epistemoloke i filozofske perspektive, a budući nastavnici kemije učestalo objanjavaju znanost iz epistemoloke i pedagoke perspektive. Rezultati su otkrili da se značenje znanosti i tehnologije kod studenata iz obje skupine u proučenom uzorku bitno razlikuju. Nadalje, studenti u obje skupine ustvrdili su da znanost i tehnologija utječu na drutvo na negativan i pozitivan način.Ključne riječi: znanstveno-tehnoloko drutvo (ZTD); budući kemičari; budući nastavnici kemije

scholarly journals Avaliação das idéias e atitudes relacionadas com sustentabilidade: metodologia e instrumentos

2004 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-183
Author(s):  
Simone Sendin Moreira Guimarães ◽  
Maria Guiomar Carneiro Tomazello
Keyword(s):  
Science Technology Society ◽  
Science Technology

Este trabalho teve como objetivos verificar as idéias e atitudes de licenciandos em Biologia em relação à sustentabilidade por intermédio de um instrumento, que é uma adaptação do questionário de opiniões sobre Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade (VOSTS - Views on Science-Technology-Society), e que pode ser considerado como uma nova versão dos clássicos questionários Likert de atitudes.

scholarly journals Attitudes of University Students towards STEM Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Bahjat Hamid Altakahyneh ◽  
Mofeed Abumusa
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
University Students ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Engineering Mathematics ◽  
Collaboration And Communication ◽  
The University

The study aimed at investigating the attitudes of university students towards science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) approach. The participants of the study consist of (60) students who were studying in bachelor and master degree, they trained in the center of training at the university, the participants acquiring the skills of STEM approach by using the WeDo2.0 application, they received knowledge and skills of STEM approach. The tool of the study was questionnaire which was validity and reliability verified. Results of the study showed that positive student attitudes toward using STEM approach Reached 86.4%. Each of the following scores is ranked as descending order: desire to apply strategy (87.4 %%), collaboration and communication (86.4%), thinking and problem solving (86%), motivation and problem solving (86%). There was no statistical significance difference between the variable type degree of study (master/bachelor) as well as the nature of employment in terms of whether the learner was either an employee or non-employee. In light of results of the study, researchers recommend using STEM approach in teaching courses in open learning systems.

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