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2. Assuring Quality in Online Learning
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Cheek, Dennis
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The pervasive nature of online learning worldwide necessitates the creation, administration, and improvement of quality assurance mechanisms for higher education institutions. This article delineates a number of principles regarding features of high quality online learning systems and principles related to assessment of student learning, teacher quality measurements, and course and program evaluations. An overview of select world-leading online learning universities, leading standards for online learning systems, some important players providing services regarding online learning and quality assurance, and an extensive further reading list are provided.
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3. A Standards-Based Guide for Social Studies Programs in Rhode Island Schools.
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Rhode Island State Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education, Providence., Cheek, Dennis, and Fogle, Faith
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The Rhode Island state social studies curriculum for history, geography, civics, economics, and the behavioral sciences should promote civic responsibility and active civic participation. Rhode Island recommends that teachers and administrators use national social studies content standards rather than support the development of their own state social studies standards. Three key features of standards-based school reform addressed in detail in this 2001 guide are: (1) a process for developing standards-based curriculum; (2) a description of a standards-based classroom; and (3) the importance of the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The 2001 edition of the guide has been revised, with highlights that include greater emphasis on the critical link between social studies instruction and literacy; significantly expanded selected references at the end of Chapters 1-6; major revision of the assessment chapter to emphasize the importance of the alignment between curriculum instruction and assessment; and expansion chapter 2 about social studies content standards. The guide contains three parts: (1) "Chapters 1-6" (The Social Studies; Content Standards in the Social Studies Arena; Assessment in the Social Studies; Evaluating the Social Studies Program; Teaching Social Studies in an Inclusive Way; Sample Criteria to Evaluate Social Studies Materials); (2) "Sample Units/Lessons" (Introduction; Geoportrait of Your Community; A Lighthouse Journey--Teacher's Guide and Student Booklet; Meeting of the Minds: (Let's Talk History) A Journey into the Minds of Famous Women; Glossary) and (3) "Resource Guide." (BT)
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- 2001
4. A State Accountability System as a Technology of Social Control: The Case of RI.
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Cheek, Dennis W.
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The state of Rhode Island has recently embarked in a new state accountability system for public elementary and secondary education. An overview of the system is provided, coupled with an understanding of accountability systems as technologies of social control. The ramifications of such technologies are discussed along with the costs, benefits, uncertainties, and necessary tensions associated with such systems. The best accountability systems are those that exhibit reflective response to changing contexts and information associated with educational reform. The hardest part is to maintain an appropriate level of tension between state control and direction, and local autonomy and ownership. Rhode Island is attempting to realize this goal. (Contains 38 references.) (SLD)
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- 2000
5. Education about the History of Technology in K-12 Schools.
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Cheek, Dennis W.
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This paper recounts the history of technology in the public schools from the early textbooks of the 19th century to the technology and society (STS) movement of the 1960s-70s. Technology and society have been a concern in education but moved into the mainstream in science education and technology education. To a lesser degree this influence is seen in social studies and language arts instruction. The paper outlines how the STS movement currently is advanced in science education, social studies, and technology education. The paper describes the move toward standards-based instruction and how technology components are seen in the standards movements. Current curriculum initiatives are discussed including National Science Foundation funded projects such as "Technology for All Americans" and "Discovering Science and Technology through History." The paper concludes with a discussion about the perennial challenges of educational reform and future implications. (EH)
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- 1997
6. Proceedings of the National Technological Literacy Conference (11th, Arlington, VA, February 8-11, 1996).
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National Association for Science, Technology, and Society, University Park, PA., Cheek, Dennis W., and Cheek, Kim A.
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The papers in this volume represent a sampling of the perspectives shared at the 1996 National Technological Literacy Conference. The papers are divided into two sections. Section 1, "STS [science, technology, and society]: Philosophical and Sociological Perspectives," includes: (1) "Relevant Science: STS-Oriented Science Courses for All Students" (Art Hobson); (2) "Ethical and Political Dimensions of Technological Citizenship" (Andrew D. Zimmerman); (3) "The Objectives of Technology Education: A Philosophical Perspective" (Ahmad Zargari; Charles Patrick; Charles Coddington); (4) "Science Literacy Standards as Ethical Theories" (Barbara J. Reeves; Daniel R. Dunlap); and (5) "Writing Racial and Gender Equity into Science Classrooms" (L. Blasi). Section 2, "STS Education in K-12 Schools and Teacher Preparation Programs," contains: (1) "Rockefeller University's Science Outreach" (Bonnie Kaiser); (2) "Women and the Sciences at the Fieldston School: A Vertical Approach" (Barbara S. Silber; Tama K. Seife); (3) "The Cat in the Hat Comes Back" (Bernice Hauser); (4) "Bioethics Forum" (Donald R. Daugs); (5) "Science Sleuths: A Group Approach to Using Multi-Media" (Donald R. Daugs); (6) "Hands-on Science Education in Rural Pennsylvania" (Peter C. Stine); (7) "Effective, Energized Education--STS at its Best" (Carol A. Wilson); (8) "The Development of Students' HOCS [higher-order cognitive skills]--The Key to Progress in STES [science-technology-environment-society] Education" (Uri Zoller); and (9) "The Learning Cycle: A Vehicle for Change in Teacher Education" (Jane A. Berndt). A complete conference program follows the papers section. (EH)
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- 1997
7. Proceedings of the National Technological Literacy Conference (10th, Arlington, Virginia, March 2-5, 1995).
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National Association for Science, Technology, and Society, University Park, PA., Cheek, Dennis W., and Cheek, Kim A.
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This collection of 20 papers represents the work of 24 authors with a variety of perspectives on the growth of the science, technology and society movement in the United States in the past 10 years. These essays are seen as a representative sample of the work of the movement. Divided into four sections, Section 1, "General Science, Technology and Society Studies," includes: (1) "The Policy Discourse of STS: STS as an Issue Area and Interaction Network" (Lars Fuglsang); (2) "Public Perception Issues: Agricultural and Environmental Biotechnology" (Charles Hagedorn; Susan Allender-Hagedorn); (3) "Controversies over Evolution and Creationism: Toward a Postmodern Historiography of Science" (Michael Seltzer); (4) "Mathematics: An Important Interface Language for STS" (Glenda R. Haynie; W. James Haynie); (5) "Women and Genes: Finding the Right Fit" (Deborah Blizzard); and (6) "Community or Commodity? Reconsidering the Environmental Movements in Taiwan" (Shih-Jung Hsu; John Byrne). Section 2, "Science, Technology and Society Collegiate Programs," contains: (1) "Teaching Information Self-sufficiency in the Academic Disciplines: A Three-tiered Approach" (Deborah S. Grealy; Lorraine Evans); (2) "Integrating Ethics into Undergraduate Research: The NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates Program" (R. Eugene Mellican); (3) "A Multimedia Approach to Computer Ethics" (Frances K. Bailie); (4) "Development of an Undergraduate Environmental Curriculum in Bangladesh" (Cub Kahn); (5) "What We Learn from Role Playing in an STS Activity" (Cheng-Hsia Wang); (6) "An STS Activity--Ozone Depletion" (Cheng-Hsia Wang); (7) "The Chinese Reforms and the Rationalization of Environmental Dispute Resolution" (Abigail R. Jahiel); and (8) Physics: Concepts and Connections" (Art Hobson). Section 3, "Science, Technology and Society in K-12 Education," includes: (1) "Available, Ready To Explore" (Bernice Hauser); (2) "High School Students' and Teachers' STS Outlook Profiles. Are There Gender Differences?" (Uri Zoller; David Ben-Chaim); and (3) "How a City Works: A Professional Development Institute for Teachers" (Debra Aczel and others). Section 4, "Technologies, Boundaries, and Realities: Dancing on the Borders of Human and Machine," contains: (1) "A Deconstructive Demi-dance" (Suzanne K. Damarin); (2) "Women Computer Scientists" (Linda Condron); (3) "The Paradox of Technology for Persons with Disabilities" (Jan Johnson); and (4) "Yellow Roses: The Case against the Name 'Virtual Reality'" (C. Allen Shaffer). (EH)
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- 1995
8. Proceedings of the National Technological Literacy Conference (9th, Arlington, Virginia, January 21-23, 1994).
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National Association for Science, Technology, and Society, University Park, PA., Cheek, Dennis W., and Cheek, Kim A.
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Twenty-six papers illustrate the wide reach of Science, Technology, and Society (STS) studies and education. A sampling of the first section on general STS studies includes: (1) "Technology, You, and the Law" (Kenneth S. Volk); (2) "The People From 'Away': Ending Racial and Economic Exploitation in the Siting of Toxic Wastes" (Glen J. Ernst); (3) "Constructing Space: The Shaping and Uses of the NASA-CIRSSE Two-arm Robotic Tested" (Jeffrey L. Newcomer); (4) "Irradiation of Food" (Martin L. Sage); (5) "Biotech or Biowreck? The Implications of 'Jurassic Park' and Genetic Engineering" (Sharon L. Chapin; Leslie D. Chapin); and (6) "Overcoming Computer Anxiety in Adult Learners" (Mick Lantis; Marilyn Sulewski). A sampling of the second section on energy themes includes: "Incorporating Environmental Externalities into Electricity Markets" (Steven E. Letendre); and "Equity Concerns in U.S. Nuclear Energy Politics" (In-Whan Jung; Young-Doo Wang). A sampling of the third and fourth sections that present articles on STS Collegiate Programs and STS in K-12 education include: (1) "Design Methodology in STS Programs" (Marc J. deVries); (2) "Science, Diversity, and Community: Revitalizing Introductory Science Curricula: An Overview" (Jacqueline Ross); (3) "Trends and Dilemmas in Science, Technology and Society Education within K-12 Schools in the United States" (Dennis W. Cheek); and (4) "Minds 2000+, Internet and Global Change" (James L. Barnes). (DK)
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- 1994
9. Proceedings of the Annual Technology Literacy Conference. (7th, Alexandria, Virginia, February 6-9, 1992).
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National Association for Science, Technology, and Society, University Park, PA. and Cheek, Dennis
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The following papers are included in these proceedings: "Weaving Technology and Human Affairs" (B. Hazeltine); "Positivist and Constructivist Understandings about Science and Their Implications for STS Teaching and Learning" (B. Reeves; C. Ney); "A Modular Conceptual Framework for Technology and Work" (D. Blandow); "A Time of Uncertainty: The Impact of the Open-ended Time Frame on Biomedical Ethics" (P. di Virgilo); "Frozen Rhetoric? Public Impact on the Ice-minus Field Trials" (S. Hagedorn); "Beyond the Right to Die: Reality Versus Abstract Issues" (R. Mellican); "Technology Adoption and Sub-Sahara African Agriculture: the Sustainable Development Option" (B. Durosomo); "Environmental Commodification and the Industrialization of Native American Lands" (J. Byrne, S. Hoffman; C. Martinez); "A Structural Approach to the Environmental Crisis: Energy, Environment, and Underdevelopment" (K. Ham; R. Wykoff); "After Eve: Various Women's Approaches to Religion, Values, and Science" (M. Hunt); "A Meditation on Fate and Destiny in a Technological Age" (B. Waters); "Developing Intellectual Processes through Technology Education" (S. Johnson); "Problem Solving in Science, Technology, and Society Education within a Middle-Level Science Curriculum" (W. Peruzzi; D. Cheek); "Robotics: STS Curriculum Strands Integrated with Language Arts and Social Studies for Middle/Secondary Students" (A. Stomfay-Stitz); "Science Fairs for Young Children?" (B. Hauser); "Ten Years Later: Have Opinions about the Environment Changed? A Survey of High School Students 1980 and 1990" (J. Barr);"Research, Innovation, and Project Work for Students and Teachers in Secondary Schools in Slovenia" (S. Zakrajsek); "Coupling Teacher Inservice and Student Science Training Programs" (J. Tashiro; D. Elbert-May; P. Rowland); "A National Comparative Analysis of Minority Pre-Service Teachers in Mathematics and Science" (J. Bazler; M. Gonzalez); "Looking at the Earth in New Ways" (M. Passow; D. Kitzmiller; M. Krohn); "Project 2061: A Working Model" (J. Bazler; M. Charles); "Science, Technology, and Political Choice: Part of the Undergraduate Curriculum" (M. Sage); "Identity and Commitment: Information, Rhetoric, and the Recruitment and Retention of Female Engineering Students" (J. Croissant); "Ethics in the Engineering Curriculum" (M. Alfano); "Using Concepts of Technology to Enhance a Writing Assignment" (J. Renzelman); and "Natural Resource Management for 'Autonomy': Lessons on 'Community' through Environmental Education Simulations" (J. Hamilton' G. Vahoviak). The conference program also is included. (DB)
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- 1992
10. A State Accountability System as a Technology of Social Control: The Case of Rhode Island, USA.
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McWalters, Peter and Cheek, Dennis W.
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Provides an overview of the recently developed state accountability system for public elementary and secondary schools in Rhode Island. Discusses accountability systems as technologies of social control and considers the costs, benefits, uncertainties, and necessary tensions associated with accountability systems. (Author/SLD)
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- 2000
11. STS Reporter: Science, Technology, and Society. Special Issue [and] Vol. 1, No. 2-3.
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National Science, Technology and Society Network, University Park, PA. and Cheek, Dennis W.
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This publication supports the implementation of science, technology, and society education in schools, as well as news of the nationwide network. Volume 1 includes: "The Present Opportunity in Education," a position paper of the Triangle Coalition for Science and Technology Education; "An STS Learning Cycle for Middle School Students" (Peter Rubba; Carmine DeCarlo); "A Precollege Science Enrichment Program for High School Students Using an STS Approach" (Dianne Robinson); "ERIC and Education about Science/Technology/Society" (John J. Patrick); and "Gypsy Moths in the Classroom" (Erik Mollenhauer). (DB)
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- 1989
12. Resources for STS Education. Science, Technology, and Society.
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National Science, Technology and Society Network, University Park, PA. and Cheek, Dennis W.
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This guide to science, technology, and society (STS) education was assembled to assist school districts, curriculum specialists, and teachers in implementing STS in schools. The following categories of resources are included: newsletters and journals; academic series; general reading list; recent periodical literature; selected STS literature in ERIC; selected state education documents; selected programs and materials for elementary, middle school/junior high and high school; student assessment instruments and information; teacher in-service workshop materials; current periodical sources; films and videotapes; and computer software. (DB)
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- 1989
13. Technological Literacy IV: Proceedings of the National Technological Literacy Conference (4th, Arlington, Virginia, February 3-5, 1989).
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National Association for Science, Technology, and Society, University Park, PA., Cheek, Dennis, W., and Waks, Leonard J.
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The 52 papers presented reflect the diverse interests of the members of the National Association for Science, Technology and Society (NASTS). The first two papers deal with theoretical issues related to technological literacy (TL). Two papers discuss technology education at the elementary school level. Twelve papers cover various aspects of science-technology-society (STS) education at the middle and high school level, including project descriptions and ideas for addressing specific issues. Ten papers are on topics related to TL and STS at the college and university level. Some of these deal with TL as it relates to teacher education; others discuss the integration of technological issues into general education. The seven papers on general issues across educational levels take a broader perspective and examine the past and future of STS and TL programs. Technological literacy, writing, and the liberal arts is a clear area of interest, with seven papers focusing on this topic. Five papers deal with TL and minorities, four with TL and information services. The proceedings conclude with two papers on ethics, values, and technological literacy and one on the challenges facing STS education. (JB)
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- 1989
14. Gender and Equity Issues in Computer-Based Science Assessment.
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Cheek, Dennis W. and Agruso, Susan
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Suggests that computer and related technologies as tools for teaching, learning, and assessment are neither gender neutral nor benign in effect. Examines computers, equity, and access issues, computers as a technology, and the implications for computer-based assessment. (LZ)
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- 1995
15. Plain Talk about Alternative Assessment.
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Cheek, Dennis W.
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Testing is a technology, a socially mediated, value-laden endeavor. Technologies embody trade-offs between what is desired and real-world constraints of cost, time, thought, and energy. Although alternative assessments offer exciting prospects for middle schools, these new forms must not be misused or naively accepted as defensible, consummate evidence of student achievement. Using a wide range of techniques is essential. (MLH)
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- 1993
16. Social Studies Curriculum Resource Handbook. A Practical Guide for K-12 Social Studies Curriculum.
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Cheek, Dennis W. and Kohut, Sylvester
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This handbook is designed to provide basic background information on the social studies curriculum, as well as current information on publications, standards, and special materials for K-12 social studies. The introduction provides an overview of the ideologies and philosophies that have affected U.S. curriculum through the years. The volume is divided into three parts including curriculum development in the subject, curriculum guides and supplementary materials, and textbooks, classroom materials, and other resources. Chapter 1 provides an overview of trends and issues in social studies curriculum. Chapter 2 is a step-by-step description of curriculum process and design. Chapter 3 lists funding programs that are studying or developing curriculum. Along with addresses and phone numbers, the names of contact persons are provided wherever possible. Chapter 4 provides an overview and outline of important topics in K-12 social studies. Chapter 5 describes the curriculum materials and includes the similarities among states and within regions, plus differences and gaps in coverage. Chapter 6 supplements the previous chapter by listing addresses of state departments of education and publication titles. Chapter 7 is an annotated list of recommended curriculum guides for social studies. Chapter 8 reprints sections of two social studies guides to use as examples. Chapter 9 is a source list for special projects. Chapter 10 gives information on children's trade books. Chapter 11 is an annotated list of curriculum material producers and textbook publishers. Chapter 12 describes statewide text adoption. Chapter 13 is an index to reviews of textbooks. Chapter 14 provides a list of the publishers. (DK)
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- 1992
17. Science Curriculum Resource Handbook: A Practical Guide for K-12 Science Curriculum.
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Cheek, Dennis W. and Cheek, Dennis W.
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This handbook is one of a series of practical references for curriculum developers, education faculty, veteran teachers, and student teachers. The handbook is designed to provide basic information on the background of the science curriculum, and current information on publications, standards, and special materials for K-12 science. Part 1 contains six chapters on curriculum development: (1) "Trends and Issues in Science Curriculum" (Alan J. McCormack); (2) "Curriculum Guides: Process and Design" (Jurg Jenzer); (3) "Funding Curriculum Projects"; (4) "Topics in the Science Curriculum, Grades K-12" (Gary Nakagiri); (5) "State-Level Curriculum Guidelines: An Analysis (Mary Nalbandian); and (6) "State-Level Curriculum Guidelines: A Listing." Part 2 contains four chapters on curriculum guides and supplementary materials: (7) "Recommended Curriculum Guides" (David L. Haury); (8) "Curriculum Guide Reprint"; (9) "Source List for Ideas and Materials" (Bonnie B. Barr); and (10) "Children's Trade Books in Science" (Antoine B. Gosioco). Part 3 contains four chapters on resources: (11) "Curriculum Material Producers," (12) "Statewide Textbook Adoption," (13) "Index to Reviews of Educational Materials," and (14) "Kraus Curriculum Development Library Customers." (MKR)
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- 1992
18. Evaluating Learning in STS Education.
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Cheek, Dennis W.
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The capacity of teachers and school districts adequately to assess science-technology-society education efforts in various subject areas and to defend reliability and validity of such instruments will determine the future of STS education. The article outlines general considerations and provides examples of assessment measures in STS education. (SM)
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- 1992
19. Broadening Participation in Science, Technology and Medicine: Proceedings of the Annual Technological Literacy Conference (6th, Washington, D.C., February 1-3, 1991).
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National Association for Science, Technology, and Society, University Park, PA. and Cheek, Dennis W.
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This document contains the text of 50 papers presented at a national conference that focused on the relationships among science, technology, and society (STS). Most of the papers presented featured one of five major thematic areas around which the National Association for Science, Technology and Society is organized: education and information; environment; health and biomedicine; moral, ethical, and philosophical perspectives; and technology, industry, and work. Several papers focused on the special theme of the conference: "Broadening Participation in Science, Technology and Medicine" (the STS community needs to encourage further participation by and seek out perspectives on women, minorities, and the international community in STS studies). The papers are divided into three main sections: broadening participation, the nature of STS and STS interactions, and education from kindergarten through post-secondary and beyond. A complete conference program also is included. (DB)
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- 1991
20. Technological Literacy V: Proceedings of the National Technological Literacy Conference. (5th Arlington, Virginia, February 2-4, 1990).
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National Association for Science, Technology, and Society, University Park, PA. and Cheek, Dennis W.
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Forty-four papers by 65 authors from the proceedings of a conference concerning issues in the emerging field of science, technology, and society education are included in this document. The papers are organized into three groupings: philosophical and research issues, underrepresented minorities in science and technology, and education from kindergarten through post-secondary and beyond. These groupings reflect the five themes of these recent conferences: education and information; technology, industry, and work; environment; health and bio-medicine; and moral, ethical, and philosophical perspectives. (DB)
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- 1990
21. Explore Your School's Environment.
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Cheek, Dennis W.
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Describes a module in which students seek to gain an understanding of factors that interact in the ecological system of their school. Presents sample questions for use in reinforcing concepts and evaluating student learning, directions for four task activities, and topics for some of the remaining task activities. (RT)
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- 1988
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