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N. Washton (1961)
Science teaching in the secondary school
H. Watkin (1962)
The Reform of Secondary Education in QueenslandAustralian Journal of Education, 6
P. Fensham (1962)
Educational Objectives in the Examining of Science SubjectsAustralian Journal of Education, 6
G. Meyer (1963)
Factors Related to Scientific Attitudes within the Secondary Schools of an Australian CityAustralian Journal of Education, 7
H. Wyndham (1962)
The New Pattern of Secondary Education in N.S.W.Australian Journal of Education, 6
NEW CONCEPTS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS· G. R. MEYER Science education is passing through a period of world wide revolution. This revolution is the result of an interaction between advances in scientific knowledge and the reappraisal of many educational values. There is no doubt that we are living in a scientific age and that science has been in the centre of the stage for the past two decades. In a recent article by Cohen! we are reminded of the fantastic achievements of the past twenty years. In this short period we have seen the controlled release of atomic energy; advances in our understanding of fundamental particles; the development of antibiotics; an understanding of DNA and the genetic code of inheritance ; the beginnings of an understanding of the origin of life ; and advances in space exploration and astronomy. At the same time there has been a reappraisal of attitudes towards education. Both the new and the established nations are now advocating the principle of secondary education for all. The rapid development of tertiary education is also phenomenal and beyond any predictions of twenty years ago. The people of the world are demanding more and more education
Australian Journal of Education – SAGE
Published: Jun 1, 1965
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