摘要：It is a regrettable fact that there is a
marked decline of interest in learning
about science among school students
today (in many developed countries,
at least). In fact, there appears to be a
widespread lack of understanding
and appreciation of scientific issues
among the general public. One
observes a trend of distrust (and even
rejection) of science, along with an
upsurge of interest in various kinds of
pseudo-science: astrology, creationism,
faith healing and occultism, for
example. This presents us with
predicaments on many levels: diminishing
recruitment of skilled personnel
into scientific and technological
professions, and less opportunity for
an informed public participation in
the societal discourse on issues
involving science and technology.
This poses a problem for the science
education community: how do we
(and how should we) present science
to students and to the general public?
