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College of Teacher Education Modular Learning

This document outlines the course modules for a Science, Technology and Society course being offered in the first semester of the 2020-2021 academic year. The course will cover 3 units and meet MWF from 8:00-9:00. It will examine the interaction between science, technology, and human society. Students will analyze how scientific issues and technological developments impact society and the environment. Individual modules will focus on topics like intellectual revolutions, nation-building, human flourishing, and the information age. The course aims to develop students' understanding of these topics and foster values like environmental preservation and a healthy lifestyle.

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College of Teacher Education Modular Learning

This document outlines the course modules for a Science, Technology and Society course being offered in the first semester of the 2020-2021 academic year. The course will cover 3 units and meet MWF from 8:00-9:00. It will examine the interaction between science, technology, and human society. Students will analyze how scientific issues and technological developments impact society and the environment. Individual modules will focus on topics like intellectual revolutions, nation-building, human flourishing, and the information age. The course aims to develop students' understanding of these topics and foster values like environmental preservation and a healthy lifestyle.

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College of Teacher Education

First Semester, A.Y. 2020-2021


MODULAR LEARNING

I. COURSE TITLE Science, Technology and Society


A. No. of Units: 3
B. Schedule: MWF, 8:00-9:00

II. COURSE OVERVIEW

A. Course Description
This course deals on the interaction between science and technology in social, cultural, political, and
economic contexts. It is an interdisciplinary course whereby you will be engaging in learning myriad of scientific
issues and technological developments. Studying and dealing on the scope of this course will provide you
background information on the importance of science, technology and society; and it should instill in you a reflective
knowledge of why we are living a good life displaying ethical decision making as we face technological advancement
and some changes. The discussions are focused on how science has influenced human society and vice versa. You
will examine the interaction between the human quest to understand the natural world and how this understanding
has fashioned society and its development. You will also tackle related topics on climate change and environmental
awareness.
B. Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
Knowledge
1. Articulate the impacts of science and technology on society, specifically Philippine society
2. Explain how science and technology affect society and the environment and its role in nation-building
3. Analyze the human condition in order to deeply reflect and express philosophical ramifications
that are meaningful to the student as a part of society
4. Define and demonstrate the impact of social media on the students’ life and Philippine society in
general
Values
1. Imbibe the importance of science and technology in the preservation of the environment and the
development of the Filipino nation
2. Critique human flourishing vis-à-vis the progress of science and technology such that the student
may be able to define for himself/herself the meaning of the good life
3. Foster the value of a healthy lifestyle toward the holistic and sustainable development of society
and the environment
Skills
1. Creatively present the importance and contributions of science and technology to society
2. Examine shared concerns that make up the good life in order to come up with innovative and
creative solutions to contemporary issues guided by ethical standards
3. Illustrate how the social media and information age impact their lives and their understanding of
climate change

C. Module Topics
These are the topics to be covered for the whole course:

• GENERAL CONCEPTS AND STS HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS


Module 1. Intellectual Revolutions that Defined Society
Module 2. Science, Technology, and Nation-building
Module 3. Science Education in the Philippines
Module 4. Indigenous Science and Technology in the Philippines
• SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY AND THE HUMAN CONDITION
Module 5. Human Flourishing
Module 6. Technology as a Way of Revealing
Module 7. The Good Life
Module 8. When Technology and Humanity Cross
• SPECIFIC ISSUES IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLGY AND SOCIETY
Module 9. The Information Age
….and so on.
III. STUDY GUIDE/LEARNING INSTRUCTIONS
• Welcome, and wish everyone is feeling good!
• You are reminded to prepare yourselves by observing the following:
✓ Manage your time well.
✓ Focus your attention.
✓ Give your best.
✓ Submit requirements on time.
✓ Be patient.
✓ Work independently and answer confidently.
✓ Motivate yourself.
✓ Contact me.
• Be oriented on your category for the mode of delivery. We have classified only two namely:
Category A – Online Distance Learning (for students with gadgets and with wifi connectivity)
Category C – Mobile Learning (for students with gadgets but with weak wifi connectivity)
Category B – Modular Remote Learning (for students with no smart phones and no wifi connectivity)

IV. REFERENCES
• Serafica, Paliwen, Caslib,and Alata (2018). Science, Technology, and Society, 1st Ed. Quezon City: Rex
Printing Co. Inc.
• Mosteiro, A.P. (2006). Science, Technology, and Society, 2nd Ed. Malabon: Giuani Prints House
• McNamara, Valverde, and Beleno III. (2018). Science, Technology, and Society. Quezon City: C & E
Publishing Inc.
• Borbon, Dela Cruz, Flores, Gerona, and Lee. (2005). College Science, Technology and Society.
Quezon City: Rex Printing Co. Inc.
College of Teacher Education
First Semester, A.Y. 2020-2021
MODULE 1
Historical antecedents in which social considerations changed the course of
science and technology
A. Interconnections between science, technology, and society
B. The role of science and technology in development

Introduction

This module entitled _________________ is about…..

Date and Time Allotment

Aug. 24,25 (2 hours)

I. Objectives

At the end of the end of this module, students should be able to:
1. Cite examples describing the interactions between S&T and society
2. Describe the conditions for the applications of science and technology
3. Recall how the ideas postulated by Copernicus, Darwin and Freud contributed to the spark of scientific
revolution

II. Lecture

III. Application/Activity

(May attach worksheets)

IV. Assessment

(Don’t forget to give directions and date of submission, also time if needed)

V. Other References
College of Teacher Education
First Semester, A.Y. 2020-2021
MODULE 2
Science, Technology and Nation Building

Introduction

This module entitled _________________ is about…..

Time allotment

Aug. 27 (1 hour)

I. Objectives

At the end of the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
1. Examine how the ideas postulated by Copernicus, Darwin and Freud contributed to the spark of scientific
revolution
2.
3.

II. Lecture

III. Application/Activity

(May attach worksheets)

IV. Assessment

(Don’t forget to give directions and date of submission, also time if needed)

V. Other References

Prepared by:
To be written at the final
part of the course modules
______________________

Checked by:

Your Dean/Program Head GLORIA C. NEMEDEZ, MAEd


Program Head, CTE

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