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Prelims Flashcards

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Typically defined as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

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Sustainability

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Often attributed to the 1987 Brundtland Report:

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“Our Common Future”

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interdependence of ecological, social, and economic systems

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Interconnectedness

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4
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urge for responsive and forward-thinking practices

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Long-term perspective

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5
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Incorporate into lifestyle and pass to future generation

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Long-term perspective

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6
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sustainable development benefits all

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Equity and justice

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Address social inequalities and unfairness

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Equity and justice

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advocates for responsible ecosystem management and conservation

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Environmental stewardship

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9
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innovative technologies that minimize environmental harm

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Innovation and technology

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10
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engagement from all levels
Individuals to communities

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Participation and engagement

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Interactions between science and technology, and social, cultural, political, and economic contexts which shape and are shaped by them

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STS

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What is your role in our society?
Why do you need to learn the natural environment?
Why do you need to learn about the artificially-constructed environment?

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Questions we examine in STS

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a sense of belonging to a broader community, beyond national boundaries, that emphasized our common humanity and draws on the interconnectedness between the local and the global, the national and the international”

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GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

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GCED’s 4 pillars:

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Learning to know
Learning to do
Learning to be
Learning to live together

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15
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Rooted in our nature

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not to care about others

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Learners acquire knowledge, understanding, and critical thinking about global issues and the interconnectedness/ interdependency of countries and different populations

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Cognitive skills

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Learners have a sense of belonging to a common humanity, sharing values and responsibilities and holding rights

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Socio-emotional skills

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Learners show empathy, solidarity and respect differences and diversity

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Socio-emotional skills

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Learners act effectively and responsibly at local, national, and global contexts for a more peaceful and sustainable world
Demanding action and awareness

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Behavioral skills

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Thomasian SEAL

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Servant Leader
Effective communicator
Analytical and creative thinker
Lifelong learner

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“Our Care for our Common Home”
2015

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Laudato Si

22
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Encyclical letter of Pope Francis
Mismanagement of a common resource
Destruction, misallocation of funds

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Laudato Si

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A shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet.

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SDGs

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How many SDGs

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17

25
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An urgent call for action by___in a global partnership.

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all countries (developed and developing)

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Term that emerged in the 19th century, applying Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection and survival of the fittest to societal and cultural contexts.

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SOCIAL DARWINISM

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The core tenets of _______ as applied to society include the belief that societies, like species, compete for resources, and the most capable and superior individuals or groups will naturally thrive and dominate, while the weaker or less capable will struggle and potentially face extinction

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Social Darwinism

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The application of this idea to human societies led to ________, such as justifying inequality, imperialism, racism, and eugenics

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harmful and discriminatory beliefs

29
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_____________is a sociological and psychological framework that examines social interactions and relationships through the lens of mutual __________

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Social Exchange Theory, benefits and costs.

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Socia Exchange theory posits that individuals engage in social interactions based on a rational ________ they expect to gain compared to the _________ in a relationship

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calculation of the rewards, costs they anticipate

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These _______can include emotional support, material resources, companionship, or other benefits

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Rewards

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provides a lens to understand the motivations and dynamics of individual and societal engagement with science, technology, and society. It helps in analyzing the factors that influence interactions, relationships, and decision-making processes related to technology adoption and use.

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SOCIAL EXCHANGE THEORY

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can benefit from integrating this theory to foster a deeper understanding of the social dimensions of technological advancements and their impacts on society.

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STS education

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EXAMPLES OF SOCIETAL CASES TO BE RESOLVED BY STS

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  • Shortage of sustainable water
  • Science in the Philippines
  • Illegal wildlife

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