We All Need WE: The Effect of Using Facebook and Group Fieldwork on Students’ Interdependence and Awareness of STSE Issues

Abstract

In a departure from traditional lecture formats, this research examines the effect of using both Facebook and groupfieldwork in developing Egyptian pre-service teachers’ interdependence, and their awareness of STSE. Group workand fieldwork were found to enhance interdependence/cooperation of participants, as well as strengthen theirunderstanding of STSE issues. Participants found it difficult to find a balance between the different perspectivesafforded by STSE studies. A number of recommendations are offered to strengthen teacher preparation in anEgyptian context.