Case Rijsdijk, PASA, 17 (2), 156.
Next Section: The Science Education Initiative
Using Astronomy as a vehicle for Science Education
Case Rijsdijk
South African Astronomical Observatory, P O box 9, Observatory, 7935, South Africa.case@saao.ac.za
Abstract:
Recent history in South Africa has created unique problems in many areas. As a result of an unequal educational structure, particularly in science, there is a general lack of science literacy and awareness. Some years ago the South African Astronomical Observatory started a Science Education Initiative as a contribution to addressing this problem by using astronomy as a vehicle to stimulate an interest in science amongst teachers and students. This programme was given a boost by the South African government in 1998 and the construction of the Southern African Large Telescope will provide further stimulus to the Science Education Initiative.
Keywords: Astronomy, Science education
- The Science Education Initiative
- Implementing the Science Education Initiative
- Friends with the Universe
- The ``Starbus" project
- The Collateral Benefits of SALT
- Acknowledgements
- References
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