What's in the Neighborhood?: Using Science/Technology/Society (STS) Instructional Strategies in an Introductory Community College Astronomy Class

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Dec 2006

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2007 AAS/AAPT Joint Meeting, American Astronomical Society Meeting 209, #65.02; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, V

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Two goals guide the instruction in many introductory astronomy classes with labs at community colleges. One goal is to enhance the understanding of astronomy; the second goal is to provide opportunities for students to increase their science literacy. Given the many pedagogical strategies available, the presenter has identified using a Science/Technology/Society (STS) approach as the most effective method for reaching those goals. The STS approach provides students the opportunity to “construct” an appropriate understanding of the many concepts, theories and laws related to the understanding of astronomy while at the same time allows the faculty member to facilitate their learning using specific content, learner centered instructional strategies and alternative forms of assessment. Using the results of two specific units developed and implemented in an introductory four-hour astronomy course, the presenter will provide evidence supporting the use of STS instruction in meeting and/or exceeding the two goals above.

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