A concise overview of how science education in Britain can meet national needs through better training, smarter school laboratories, and stronger links between schools and industry.
This edition draws on a committee’s findings about the role of science in schools and universities. It explains why teachers, facilities, and practical work matter for student learning, and why collaboration with higher education and industry can strengthen both schooling and technical education.
- Understand how teaching quality, practical science sessions, and properly equipped laboratories support student learning.
- See proposed connections between secondary schools, teacher training, and university research to keep science education current.
- Learn why better pay, career incentives for teachers, and time for independent inquiry can boost science teaching.
- Explore approaches to technical education, university departments, and industry partnerships to keep science relevant to work and society.
Ideal for readers of education policy, school administrators, and researchers interested in early 20th‑century reforms and the development of science education.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book critiques the position of science teaching in schools and proposes reforms within the educational system in Britain. Written by a committee appointed by the Prime Minister, in response to an awareness that the nation was falling behind in science during World War I, this book examines the educational practices of the time to determine the causes of this and posit solutions. The author, concerned with improving Britain's standing in science and industry, emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education that nurtures a child's curiosity and develops their intellectual faculties. This book is a valuable resource for educators looking to establish an effective science curriculum and for policymakers interested in fostering a scientifically literate citizenry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330842249_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330842249
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