Thinking about Science: Understanding the Science, Technology, Society and Environment Education of Canada
Abstract
Based on the Science, Technology, Society (STS) curriculum model, Canada proposed its new Science, Technology, Society, Environment (STSE) curriculum model, emphasizing the interrelationship between science, technology, society and environment. This paper introduces the background of the development of STSE approach, analyses its goals, dimensions, contents and problems during the implementation. Some in-depth critical thinking is also included in the last section of this paper.