Urges making science and technology in primary and secondary schools in China accessible to all students. Recommends restructuring the curriculum and defines objectives for six-year mandatory elementary schools. Includes tables describing current structure. Describes research efforts undertaken to strengthen science and technology education using…

Provides an overview of the educational system and the instructional approach employed with earth science education in The People's Republic of China. Reviews the major characteristics of secondary, undergraduate, and graduate programs. Cites representative institutions and explains their earth science programs. (ML)

As part of Unesco's program in science and technology, a pilot project on "Technology in General Education" was cooperatively initiated by Australia, China, India, and the Philippines. The major objective of this project was to develop methods and materials for technology teaching as part of the general education and was expected to…