International Science Education: A Study of UNESCO Science Education Improvement Projects in Selected Anglophone Countries of Africa: Project Problems.

Nichter, Richard

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Publication Date: 1984

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International Science Education: A Study of UNESCO Science Education Improvement Projects in Selected Anglophone Countries of Africa: Project Problems.

Nichter, Richard

Science Education, v68 n4 p381-96 Jul 1984

Discusses some of the problems faced by technical advisors implementing projects for the improvement of science education in Africa and reasons for these problems. Problem areas considered include underdevelopment, underestimating the process, finances, personality conflict and motivation, and opposition from key groups. (A list of major UNESCO field projects is included.) (JN)

Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Financial Support, Program Implementation, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Education, Science Programs, Secondary Education, Teacher Education

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Africa

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