Food for thought…
The Science Students Need to Know: James Trefil and Wanda O’Brien-Trefil
“Science education is not just about training the next generation of scientists—it’s also about developing responsible citizens…we should judge the education that students receive in science on the basis of whether students will eventually become citizens who can meaningfully participate in the kind of debate that is the core process of our democratic system. They will [see] issues in which science is woven seamlessly into a rich tapestry that includes ethical, political, social, economic, and moral ideas, all of which form part of the debate.”
Educational Leadership: September 2009. (67)1
