Abstract

VALENZUELA MENDEZ, Héctor; VILLA MEDINA, Ramón; LEYVA CASTELLANOS, Abel  and  FARFAN MEJIA, Enrique. Possibilities of an STS approach, as an articulating axis of higher technological education and the social environment in local communities. CS [online]. 2010, n.6, pp.129-156. ISSN 2011-0324.  https://doi.org/10.18046/recs.i6.464.

This paper provides a review of the changes imposed by the current transformation of society on technological education centers and on the organization of knowledge in specific community settings. It also analyzes the intervention polices that arise from both Mexican and international institutions. It explores possibilities for articulating the STS approach with education, scientific, technological and social development in a border mining community located in the north of Mexico.

Keywords : STS; Education; Technology; Science; Community; Global Society.

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