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Understanding the present position of STS education in national and international science museums through analysis of exhibits on STS-related content  

Choi, Kyung-Hee (Ewha Womans University)
Chang, Hyun-Sook (Ewha Womans University)
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Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education / v.25, no.3, 2005 , pp. 336-345 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study examined the efforts of both national and international science museums and centers to educate the public on recent developments in science, technology, social issues, and ethical issues by analyzing STS-related content exhibits. The results indicated that all science centers informed the public about recent science technology and relevant social and ethical issues by a variety of channels. However, science museums in Korea merely introduced new science and technology at the rudimentary level and used attractions to gather people's attention, which contributed in eliciting distorted thoughts on science and new technology. Science centers in Korea are in need of an upgrade. By analyzing science museums in foreign countries, a unique education on STS themes or scientific issues in Korea can be developed.
Keywords
science museum; science center; STS; social and ethical issues;
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