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Nature of science and technology

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The nature of science and technology examines the fundamental principles, processes, and implications of scientific inquiry and technological development. It explores how scientific knowledge is generated, validated, and applied, as well as the ethical, social, and cultural impacts of technology on society.
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The nature of science and technology examines the fundamental principles, processes, and implications of scientific inquiry and technological development. It explores how scientific knowledge is generated, validated, and applied, as well as the ethical, social, and cultural impacts of technology on society.

Key research themes

1. How can the Nature of Science (NOS) be effectively integrated into science education for meaningful learning and informed decision-making?

This research area focuses on clarifying what constitutes the Nature of Science (NOS), exploring pedagogical strategies to integrate NOS into science education, and addressing the challenges teachers face in teaching NOS effectively. Emphasis is on moving beyond rote learning to meaningful, context-rich understandings that empower students to make informed decisions about science and society.

Key finding: This study argues for incorporating the emerging field of Science of Science (SoS) into NOS education to enhance pre-service teachers' understanding by providing diverse perspectives and scaffolding flexibility in NOS views.... Read more
Key finding: The paper underscores the existence of a pragmatic consensus on core NOS elements while acknowledging ongoing scholarly debate. It highlights the vital role teacher beliefs about NOS play in what they transmit to students and... Read more
Key finding: This work provides a comprehensive historical overview of the NOS theoretical tradition, identifying its marginalization in practical teaching due to insufficient classroom guidance. It emphasizes the importance of bridging... Read more
Key finding: Through collective autobiographical reflections, the authors identify four pathways for innovation in NOS research: deeper investigation of NOS aspects, integration with other fields, application to social issues, and... Read more
Key finding: The paper argues for explicit and integrated instruction of both NOS and Nature of Technology (NOT) in education to develop students' ability to make informed decisions. It stresses that meaningful learning requires teachers'... Read more

2. What are the conceptual foundations and educational implications of the Nature of Technology (NOT) in relation to science and society?

This theme investigates how technology is understood conceptually, its interplay with science and society, and how such understandings shape technological literacy and education. The importance of NOT alongside NOS is emphasized, with focus on how technology extends human capabilities, is shaped by sociocultural factors, and must be taught explicitly and critically to support informed societal engagement and innovation.

Key finding: Although highly technical and focused on thermodynamics, this work implies the role of foundational scientific principles in technological advancement by refining models for polyatomic gases applicable for scientific and... Read more
Key finding: This empirical study demonstrates the technological application of food science innovations (fermentation and nutrient enhancement) to address malnutrition, illustrating how scientific knowledge and technological innovation... Read more
Key finding: The article emphasizes the necessity of integrating scientific and technological knowledge in technical education to support national development goals, advocating for applied research and techno-scientific methodologies... Read more
Key finding: Through experimental evaluation of friction stir welding parameters across various metal pipes, this work highlights how scientific principles underpin technological processes in manufacturing. Its findings inform... Read more
Key finding: This foundational text explicates the characteristics and scope of technology as a human activity that extends potential and modifies the environment. It stresses factors influencing technological development and advocates... Read more

3. How can history and philosophy of science and technology, including interdisciplinary perspectives and ethical considerations, enrich understanding and teaching of NOS and NOT?

This research thread explores the integration of historical, philosophical, and ethical dimensions into science and technology education, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches that connect science, technology, society, and the arts. By examining science and technology’s cultural embedding, ethical impacts, and historical development, this theme highlights how contextualization deepens students’ and teachers’ comprehension and critical reflection.

Key finding: This study proposes a novel interdisciplinary pedagogical approach that uses artworks related to Galileo’s telescope to make history of science more accessible and motivating. It shows that embedding historical and... Read more
Key finding: The paper analyzes the inseparable link between ethics and technological/scientific progress, emphasizing the need for moral reflection on biotechnologies, environmental impact, and research methodologies. It calls for... Read more
Key finding: This article explores Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) and co-creation as frameworks to enhance societal inclusion in STI policy-making. It points to the necessity of transforming innovation processes towards... Read more
Key finding: This reflection examines the limits of science and advocates for humility as a central epistemic virtue, improving scientific practice and communication. It argues that acknowledging scientific fallibility and systemic... Read more
Key finding: This paper scrutinizes the profound challenges of replicating human subjective experience and consciousness in AI, highlighting limitations and potential methodological directions. It underlines the importance of integrating... Read more

All papers in Nature of science and technology

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This paper refers to the development of a teaching innovation for the nature of science (NOS), for students aged 11-15, which specifically focuses on the interrelationship between science and technology. The development of the teaching... more
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