From general sciences to applied sciences: some notes

Abstract

According to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary, GS is defined as “A subject or course of study in school or college in which the elements of several sciences are studied.” The elements of several sciences include knowledge of biology, physics, chemistry and mathematics. Whitman1 highlighted the importance of GS in education. In an undergraduate GS course, Kim et al.2 used active learning modules by incorporating group-based learning with authentic tasks, scaffolding, and individual reports. Their study suggested that the active learning strategies employed in the study were useful to promote students’ critical thinking. Therefore, the fundamental knowledge of GS can be applied to foster a mixture of learning skills including students’ critical thinking.