Can Practical Work Enhance Science Education In Uganda?

Michael Ochwo

ISBN 10: 3659474053 / ISBN 13: 9783659474057

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Aug 2014, 2014

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This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -This study strongly suggests that practical work has the capacity to enhance science education in Uganda. Despite practical works' limitations as a pedagogical strategy, its merit bolsters the understanding of the nature of science. However, no stand-alone 'method of instruction'can foster the understanding of the nature of science and by extension ensure a solid science education. Therefore, practical work needs to be complemented by other pedagogical methods such as 'argumentation', 'science beyond the classroom'-out-door learning of science, study of the philosophy and history of science (among others). In brief, to realise the goal of science education in Uganda(i.e. science literacy)the use of practical work and other pedagogical strategies are important to help the learners understand the nature of science which would bring about fostering of science education.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 120 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Can Practical Work Enhance Science Education In Uganda?
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Aug 2014
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659474053
• ISBN 13: 9783659474057
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 8D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 8 millimeters depth
• Weight: 197 grams

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Synopsis

This study strongly suggests that practical work has the capacity to enhance science education in Uganda. Despite practical works’ limitations as a pedagogical strategy, its merit bolsters the understanding of the nature of science. However, no stand-alone ‘method of instruction’can foster the understanding of the nature of science and by extension ensure a solid science education. Therefore, practical work needs to be complemented by other pedagogical methods such as ‘argumentation’, ‘science beyond the classroom’–out-door learning of science, study of the philosophy and history of science (among others). In brief, to realise the goal of science education in Uganda(i.e. science literacy)the use of practical work and other pedagogical strategies are important to help the learners understand the nature of science which would bring about fostering of science education.

About the Author

Michael Ochwo holds BSc with Education (Mbarara University of Science & Technology, 2000-2003 Uganda, BA Philosophy and Humanities (Arrupe College affiliated to Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome 2007-2010). MA Science Education (King’s College, University of London, 2011-2012. Have taught science for two years - a Science Educationist.