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Cultural Perspectives on Science and Technology Education

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Many reasons have been adduced as to why a society should be scientifically and technologically literate. Among others, it is believed that a scientifically/technologically literate society would be able to: (1) compete successfully in a world that is dominated by science and technology; (2) formulate rational policies and make informed decisions on local, national, and international issues requiring some knowledge of science and technology; (3) use their scientific/technological knowledge and skills to solve practical social problems as well as improve the quality of life of that society; (4) cope with, or adapt to rapid changes brought about by science and technology and (5) appreciate the role of science and technology not only as a vehicle for socioeconomic development but also as a means to achieve cultural revolution.

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  1. Meshach B. Ogunniyi
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  1. Department of Educational Policy Studies, University of Alberta, Canada

    Ali A. Abdi (Associate Professor) (Associate Professor)

  2. Department of Education, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada

    Ailie Cleghorn (Associate Professor) (Associate Professor)

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Ogunniyi, M.B. (2005). Cultural Perspectives on Science and Technology Education. In: Abdi, A.A., Cleghorn, A. (eds) Issues in African Education. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781403977199_7

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