Using Astronomy as a Vehicle for Science Education

Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia

Case Rijsdijk¹ 

关键词: astronomy education;   

DOI  :  10.1071/AS00156

学科分类：天文学(综合)

来源: CSIRO

【 摘 要 】

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.

【 授权许可】

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