Authors :
Thomas Nipielim Tindan; Danaa Abdul-Aziz
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 12 - December
Google Scholar :
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14575904
Abstract :
This study focuses on incorporating current
global issues into science education at Senior High
School level. The continued expansion of these current
issues such as globalization, artificial intelligence (AI),
digitalization and other technology advancements
necessitates integrating them into science teaching and
learning at the Senior High School level. There are
common view by many that media and use of smart
devices have negative influence on students at the Senior
High School level. This study supports the view that
incorporating these areas will better prepare students for
the demands of the modern world, ensuring that
students gain relevant skills and information required
for prospering in an increasingly linked and technology-
driven society. Adopting AI tools, digital platforms, and
global scientific viewpoints will help students at the
Senior High School acquire critical thinking, problem-
solving abilities, and adaptability necessary for future
jobs in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM). Integrating these concerns also
enhances diversity, individualized learning, and cross-
cultural collaboration. Upon considering the merits and
impact these current issues on science education and
students learning, it is concluded that educational
policymakers and stakeholders should embrace these
advancements, as their inclusion in science education is
beneficial for cultivating scientifically literate and
future-ready citizens.
Keywords :
Incorporate, Current, Digitalization.
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This study focuses on incorporating current
global issues into science education at Senior High
School level. The continued expansion of these current
issues such as globalization, artificial intelligence (AI),
digitalization and other technology advancements
necessitates integrating them into science teaching and
learning at the Senior High School level. There are
common view by many that media and use of smart
devices have negative influence on students at the Senior
High School level. This study supports the view that
incorporating these areas will better prepare students for
the demands of the modern world, ensuring that
students gain relevant skills and information required
for prospering in an increasingly linked and technology-
driven society. Adopting AI tools, digital platforms, and
global scientific viewpoints will help students at the
Senior High School acquire critical thinking, problem-
solving abilities, and adaptability necessary for future
jobs in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM). Integrating these concerns also
enhances diversity, individualized learning, and cross-
cultural collaboration. Upon considering the merits and
impact these current issues on science education and
students learning, it is concluded that educational
policymakers and stakeholders should embrace these
advancements, as their inclusion in science education is
beneficial for cultivating scientifically literate and
future-ready citizens.
Keywords :
Incorporate, Current, Digitalization.