No. 9 (1995)
Studies

The Science-technology-society approach in education

Andoni Garritz
Facultad de Química. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
Published January 15, 1995

Keywords:

Science, Technology, Society, Educational reform
How to Cite
Garritz, A. (1995). The Science-technology-society approach in education. Tarbiya, Revista De Investigación E Innovación Educativa, (9), 83–94. Retrieved from https://revistas.uam.es/tarbiya/article/view/20111

Abstract

This paper gathers the general goals for the Science-Technology-Society educational reform. It also describes successful projects examples within this focus. Finally, it analyzes the connection between the constructivist learning model and this science education approach, and presents some recommendations.

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