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Abrahams, Ian, Constantinou, Marina, Fotou, Nikolaos and Potterton, Bev (2017) The relevance of science in a ‘black box’ technological world. School Science Review (365). pp. 85-90. ISSN 0036–6811
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Abstract
This article questions the need for relatively shallow, widespread, scientific literacy
across a broad range of topics if it lacks the conceptual depth, and/or intellectual rigour, to provide
any basis for rational, scientifically informed choices. We suggest that functional, widespread
scientific literacy should only be taught in key stage 3 (age 11–14) and should focus in greater depth
on those areas of science relating to human health and some basic chemistry and physics. We also
suggest that, in a ‘black box’ technological world, individuals can be effective users of technology,
and the underlying science, without the need for scientific literacy.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Additional Information: | Cite as: Ian Abrahams, Marina Constantinou, Nikolaos Fotou, Bev Potterton. (2017). The relevance of science in a ‘black box’ technological world. School Science Review. 365. 85-90. |
| Keywords: | scientific literacy; compulsory science; |
| Academic Unit: | Faculty of Social Sciences > Education |
| Item ID: | 9165 |
| Depositing User: | Dr Nikolaos Fotou |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Jan 2018 17:51 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | School Science Review |
| Publisher: | Association for Science Education |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Related URLs: | |
| URI: | https://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/id/eprint/9165 |
| Use Licence: | This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here |
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