Science and technology education in primary and secondary schools: problems and prospects

Authors

  • Martha Ijok Adibe Njoku Department of Biology, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni Port Harcourt, NIGERIA
  • Juliet Udiomunu Edori Department of Curriculum Studies and Instructional Technology, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, NIGERIA

Keywords:

Science,, Technology,, Education,, Learner,, Remuneration

Abstract

The significance of science and technology education to students in primary and secondary schools is examined in this paper. The growth of scientific and technology education, national policies on science and technology education, and the importance of science and technology to both learners and the country were all briefly highlighted. It lists the issues that make it difficult to accomplish the stated objectives. It also examined the nation's progress in terms of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), food production, health, employment, and other areas, as well as the prospects, expectations, and future of science and technology education. On how to further the growth of science and technology education in Nigeria, some suggestions were outlined.

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Published

09/30/2022

How to Cite

Njoku, M. I. A., & Edori, J. U. (2022). Science and technology education in primary and secondary schools: problems and prospects. Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences Journal of Mathematics, and Science Education, 3(3), 19–25. Retrieved from https://fnasjournals.com/index.php/FNAS-JMSE/article/view/101

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2022): 2022-FNAS-JMSE-3-3

Section

Articles