Does it matter if learners enjoy learning science?

Does it matter if learners enjoy learning science?

Human and Social Dynamics Research Seminar

Presentations
Published in 2017
Keywords: Science and the public / Science Grade 5 / Science Grade 9

Science and society

  • Science and technology permeate our everyday lives
  • Medical advances, environmental sustainability, climate change have direct consequences for citizens
  • Requires a scientifically engaged and literate society
  • Assumption: positive relationship between scientific community and society will have benefits
  • Crucial to this relationship are positive attitudes to science