Transcript Science and Technology - Educational Services Department

Science and Technology
Katherine Davey
Educational Consultant
Goals
To help you have a better understanding of
• the competency based approach in science and
technology
• the difference between Science and Technology
and Applied Science and Technology
What is Different?
• Science AND Technology
• Competency-based approach
Hands-on Activity
Properties of Matter
“Traditional”
vs.
Competency-Based
Questions
Aim of Program
Students learn about science
and technology to understand
more about the world around
them.
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Subject Specific Competencies
1
• Solves Problems
2
• Uses his/her knowledge of science
and technology
3
• Communicates by using scientific
and technological vocabulary and
symbols
Students Solve Problems
• Experimental Method
• Technological Design Process
Students Use Knowledge
• Understand phenomena
• Understand issues and form opinions
• Understand how things work
Students Communicate
• Interpret messages
• Produce messages
• Use vocabulary and symbols
Science & Technology
vs.
Applied Science & Technology
How do the Courses Compare?
• Academically equivalent
• Same competencies
• Hands-on learning in both courses
• Science and Technology activities in both
courses
• Different in emphasis and approach
Emphasis and Approach
ST
AST
Students learn about
Science and Technology
to understand…
ISSUES
HOW THINGS WORK
Emphasis and Approach
ST
AST
Students solve problems …
More
Scientific Method
More Technological
Design
Emphasis and Approach
ST
AST
Students use knowledge to…
FORM OPINIONS
ANALYZE
TECHNICAL
OBJECTS