Conceptualization of the Development STS Materials

Abstract

This study presented the conceptualization of Development Materials (STS module), which was part of a bigger study to establish a science, technology and society (STS) foundation in the Ninth Grade Science curriculum in Palestine. It was discussed the STS approach and constructivism, followed by a discussion of constructivism and instructional design. It was then described the instructional design models used as a guide in developing the STS teaching and learning materials (modules) in this study. Furthermore, this study discussed the formative and summative evaluation carried out in this developmental research and the appropriate methods employed for the formative and summative evaluation. Some essential features and criteria of high-quality teaching and learning materials and the process of material development were also discussed. Finally, this study discussed the conceptual framework of the Development Materials (STS module).