The Current State and Problems of the Curriculum Development and Practical Case Studies to Make Pupils Develop Technological Literacy in Some Experimental Schools Assigned by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

Abstract

This paper discusses the meaning of promoting technological literacy that everyone is expected to have in the knowledge-based society and its social role for sustainable development. While referring to the research of the project Science Literacy for All Japanese, this paper discusses how we should promote technological literacy for all. This article also argues the role and various related problems to develop the educational approach for both Western and Japanese-oriented technological literacy promotion, and discusses expectations for the Japan Society for Science Education.