Science Education in the Republic of Ireland and the "Celtic Tiger."

Childs, Peter E. (2001) Science Education in the Republic of Ireland and the "Celtic Tiger.". pp. 6-12. ISSN 0124-5481, 0124-5481

Abstract

Surveys the state of science education in Ireland from primary to third level and describes new initiatives in this area aimed at correcting the swing away from science at a time when the economy is becoming more science based. Focuses on the crucial role of science teachers in their preservice and inservice education in improving science education. (SAH)

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https://eprints.teachingandlearning.ie/id/eprint/1991
Title:
Science Education in the Republic of Ireland and the "Celtic Tiger."
Authors:
Childs, Peter E.
Official URL:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/234743246...
Date:
2001
Additional Information:
SubjectsTermNotLitGenreText - 3122 5127; 4109 4335; 4744 8046 3150; Inservice Education 5205 3150; Preservice Teachers 8145 1806 10278 8016 4542; 9327 3150
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Ireland; ERIC, Current Index to Journals in Education (CIJE); Science Education; Economic Factors; Foreign Countries; Preservice Teachers; Higher Education; Inservice Education
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