Popularisation of science and technology education : some case studies from Africa
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Popularisation of science and technology education : some case studies from Africa
Commonwealth Secretariat, c2002
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"African Forum for Children's Literacy in Science and Technology (AFCLIST)."
Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-267)
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Description
Science and technology, and science and technology education, play a pivotal role in the development of a country's economy, environment, social relations and other sectors. Human resource development in science and technology is vital in building a critical mass of skilled individuals ready to play a part in the New Africa Partnership (NEPAD) - a rejuvenation and vigorous socio-economic development of the continent. Many African countries have committed considerable resources to its exploitation but more needs to be done to promote, develop and sustain a relevant science and technology culture, which includes problem solving and indigenous aspects, in order to narrow the gap between the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa and the industrialised countries. Through country case studies centred around Sub-Saharan Africa; this book provides critical insights into why science and technology should be popularised; what and whose science and technology systems should be introduced and promoted; and how science and technology should be implemented and practised.
Table of Contents
Prologue Foreword Preface Introduction Part I 1. Issues and Realities by Prem Naidoo and Mike Savage 2. The Contribution of Science and Technology by Prem Naidoo and Mike Savage 3. Choosing Good Science in a Developing Country by Robert Adams Part II 4. University Science and Technology Education and Economic Development by Emmanuel Fabiano, Keto Mshigeni and Osmund Mwandemele 5. Small-scale Industries in the Popularisation of Science and Technology in Ghana by Jesse Amuah 6. The Suame Magazine by Henry Brown-Acquaye 7. Indigenous Knowledge Systems and their Economic Potential in South Africa by Otsile Ntoane 8. Promoting Co-operation in Science and Technology in the SADC Region by Michael Kahn 9. Regional Co-operation for Capacity Building in Science and Technology by J.G.M. Massaquoi and Mike Savage Part III 10. Improving Girls' Participation and Performance in Science, Mathematics and Technology-based Education by Jane Mulemwa 11. Using the Mass Media to Promote Science and Technology by Mike Savage 12. Malawi and Zanzibar: Exemplars of Inquiry Science and Technology Education by Mike Savage 13. Non-Formal and Formal Approaches to Science and Technology Education in Malawi by Matthew Chilambo 14. Popularising Science and Technology: The Case of Swaziland by Bongile Putsoa 15. The Contribution of Applied Science to the Popularisation of Science and Technology: A Ghanaian Case by Jophus Anamuah-Mensah 16. Promoting the Public Understanding of Science and Technology: The South African Case by Botlhale Tema, Kebogile Dilotsotlhe and Jaap Kuiper 17. Indigenous Technology as a Basis for Science, Mathematics and Technology Education at the Junior Secondary School Level: A Sierra Leonean Case Study by Sonia Spencer 18. Using Television to Promote Science and Technology by Marion Addy Part IV 19. A Synthesis by Prem Naidoo 20. Towards a Theory of Change: A Postscript for Policy-makers by Mike Savage References
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