HPS education and basic approaches for public understanding of science

Scientists are concerned with science but the public can also understand and appreciate science when they are outstanding and able to participate in science,and public participation can promote the spread of science.HPS education is a new method in international scientific education reform,which can promote public understanding of science.There are five functions of HPS education,such as teaching science knowledge,pondering science nature,promoting public participation in science,cultivating scientific spirit and promoting science communication.