Seventh gradersu views on science-technology-society related to chemical issues (Thai)

Abstract

This study aimed to explore students' views on Science Technology and Society Related Chemical
Issues. The subjects were 102 grade-7 students, selected by purposive sampling, from three middle high
schools in Ubonratchathani, Thailand. Data were gathered by using View on Science Technology Society
(VOSTS) questionnaire related to chemical issues which consisted of 12 items, covering 4 aspects; meanings
and the relation of science and technology, the influence of society on science and technology, the influence
of science and technology on society, and the influence of scientific knowledge and technology on
decision-making. Data were analyzed by frequency and percentage. The research findings indicated that
the majority of students held contemporary views related to the definition of science and technology, and science technology and society interdependence. The findings indicated that there was no consensus on the STS interdependence. Some students viewed that technologists does not necessarily need scientific knowledge.
In their views, we do not need to do research related to agricultual chemicals because we can adopt knowledge
and technology from other countries such as Japan, U.S.A. or Europe. Based on the research findings, teaching
and learning science should focus on the nature of science and the relation of science, technology and
society issues.