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This book shows how an experienced teacher uses educational theory
to improve learning in a large university course. The author begins
by reviewing the storm of change which has struck modern higher
education, and shows how a study of Science, Technology and Society
is essential for understanding and coping with the new
environments. Then the nature of Science, Technology and Society is
reviewed, so that courses can be placed on a series of relevant
dimensions. The key theoretical perspective is constructive
alignment, which enables the teacher to integrate course goals with
assessment and teaching to improve student performance. Using this
perspective, it becomes clear that the course being reviewed has a
number of problems. These problems are clarified, and some possible
methods for solving them explained. The entire approach -- which
can be used on almost any course -- is of great value in enabling
teachers to improve student learning.
Whether ghosts, astrology or ESP, up to 80 per cent of the
population believes in one or more aspects of the paranormal. Such
beliefs are entertaining, and it is tempting to think of them as
harmless. However, there is mounting evidence that paranormal
beliefs can be dangerous - cases of children dying because parents
rejected orthodox medicine in favour of alternative remedies, and
'psychics' who trade on the grief of the bereaved for personal
profit and gain. Expenditure on the paranormal runs into billions
of dollars each year. In Beyond Belief: Skepticism, Science and the
Paranormal Martin Bridgstock provides an integrated understanding
of what an evidence-based approach to the paranormal - a skeptical
approach - involves, and why it is necessary. Bridgstock does not
set out to show that all paranormal claims are necessarily false,
but he does suggest that we all need the analytical ability and
critical thinking skills to seek and assess the evidence for
paranormal claims.
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the human,
social and economic aspects of science and technology. It examines
a broad range of issues from a variety of perspectives, using
examples and experiences from Australia and around the world. The
authors present complex issues in an accessible and engaging form.
Topics include the responsibilities of scientists, ethical dilemmas
and controversies, the Industrial Revolution, economic issues,
public policy, and science and technology in developing countries.
The book ends with a thoughtful and provocative look towards the
future. It includes extensive guides to further reading, as well as
a useful section on information searching skills. This book will
provoke, engage, inform and stimulate thoughtful discussion about
culture, society and science. Broad and interdisciplinary, it will
be of considerable value to students and teachers.
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the human,
social and economic aspects of science and technology. It examines
a broad range of issues from a variety of perspectives, using
examples and experiences from Australia and around the world. The
authors present complex issues in an accessible and engaging form.
Topics include the responsibilities of scientists, ethical dilemmas
and controversies, the Industrial Revolution, economic issues,
public policy, and science and technology in developing countries.
The book ends with a thoughtful and provocative look towards the
future. It includes extensive guides to further reading, as well as
a useful section on information searching skills. This book will
provoke, engage, inform and stimulate thoughtful discussion about
culture, society and science. Broad and interdisciplinary, it will
be of considerable value to students and teachers.
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