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Asia-Pacific Forum on Science
Learning and Teaching, Volume 5, Issue 2, Article 5 (Aug., 2004) Isaac Pak Hoi TSE, Winston Kwok Kuen LEUNG and Shing Yi CHAN Science, Technology and Society - An authentic exploration on IR thermometers application in schools
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Conclusion
"A key component of fostering learning is getting students to identify their ideas and then clarifying and challenging the validity of those ideas. This process enables students to redesign their thinking and create a stronger, more accurate structure of knowledge" (Crockett, 2004) We believe we have reclaimed a flexible learning space to link between science, technology and society for a diverse situations in schools.
Our exploration has opened up an opportunity to fulfill aims 1 through 5 of science education stipulated in the Curriculum Guide. Aim 6 and 7 would depend on the consistency and persistence in the operation plan of the teachers. Curiosity would be hindered if the opportunity to learn were organized in a random and chaotic manner. We definitely opened up opportunity for students to realize how they could equip themselves to be a successful technical salesperson or a designer in technology should they decide to pursue such a career.
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