Mathematics and Science Education in Developing Countries : Issues, Experiences, and Cooperation Prospects

by Nagao, Masafumi; Rogan, John; Coronel-magno, Marcelita

• ISBN13: 9789715425339
• ISBN10: 971542533X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-12-01
• Publisher: Univ of Hawaii Pr
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Table of Contents

Issues Relating to Mathematics and Science Education in Developing Countries	p. 1
Introduction	p. 3
Science Education in Developing Countries in Asia: Issues and Concerns for Planners and Implementers	p. 21
Science Education Research in Southern Africa	p. 68
Towards a Theory of Curriculum Development with Reference to Science Education in Developing Countries	p. 127
Cultural Competence and the Transfer of Science Literacy	p. 172
Nurturing Scientific and Technological Literacy through Environmental Education	p. 187
Case Studies of Specific Projects	p. 207
Improving the Teaching of Science and Mathematics in Basic Schools in Ghana - Challenges and Lessons from Technical Cooperation Assistance	p. 209
Ten Best Practices in a Science and Mathematics Teacher Education Program in the Philippines	p. 231
Closing the Math Learning Gap between Chile and Developed Countries	p. 252
Localization Process of Mathematics Education in Post-independence Kenya	p. 276
The Relationships between the Constructs of a Theory of Curriculum Implementation	p. 291
Evaluating Project Impact: The Case of MSSI in South Africa	p. 322
Perspectives on Issues Arising out of Donor/Recipient Collaboration	p. 337
Can Japan Be a Successful Mathematics and Science Education Teacher for Africa?	p. 339
Ownership and Implementation: Shifting Rationales and Missing Links in Dutch Assistance with Capacity Development for Science Education Reform in Africa	p. 365
The Role of a Professional Organization for Educational Researchers in Developing Expertise in Researching Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education in Southern Africa	p. 405
Lessons Learned from the JICA Science and Mathematics Education Projects in Africa and Asia	p. 430
Reaping the Harvest: Sustaining the Initiatives	p. 458
List of Contributors	p. 499
The Editors	p. 501
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