Book Description

Science and Technology have occupied almost all spheres of human life and living. The wonderful achievements of science and technology have glorified the modern world and transformed the civilization into a scientific and technological civilization. Considering the importance of science and technology, they have been incorporated in every stage of education. This International Encyclopaedia of Science and Technology Education is prepared covering a wide range of aspects related to science and technology education for the benefit of all those who are associated with science and technology education. The Encyclopaedia is consisting of eleven volumes, namely: 1. Science and Technology Education; 2. Science Education in Developing Countries; 3. Organisational Structure of Science; 4. Science Education in Asia and the Pacific; 5. Science and Technology Education for All; 6. Values, Ethics, Talent and Girls in Science and Technology Education; 7. Popularisation of Science and Technology Education; 8. Science Power and Society; 9. Information Technology; 10. Teacher Training in Science and Technology Education; 11. Science, Technology and Society A Curriculum Framework. The policy makers, curriculum designers, educationists, researchers, teachers and students can very effectively use this Encyclopaedia in their academic endeavours. I convey my cordial thanks to UNESCO-PROAP, Bangkok, Thailand; UNESCO-ROSTE, Venice, Italy; UNESCO, Paris, France; IIEP, Paris, France, Commonwealth Secretariat, London, UK; UNCTAD, Geneva, Switzerland, Queen s University, Kingston, Canada; and Alberta Education, Edmonton, Canada for their kind co-operation in preparing this Encyclopaedia.