Science education for national development and self-reliance in a deregulated economy.
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2004
Authors
Okafor, N
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Nigerian Academy of Education, Foremost Educational Ser4vices Ltd, Magodo, GRA, Lagos, Nigeria.
Abstract
This paper explains the concepts of science education, national development and self-reliance in a deregulated economy. It highlights the purpose of science education as a veritable tool for national development. Past efforts on science education and their impact on national development are delineated. A catalogue of inadequacies that has befallen the efforts or understanding and teaching of quality science education in Nigerian schools are outlined. The need for practical utility of science education is discussed. Some of the indices of an efficient science educational system that can bring about true national development are emphasized The paper concludes that Nigerian governments should improve and sustain existing science education programmes to enable indigenous production of goods and services to flourish for the benefits of its citizenry.
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Practical Utility , Self-reliance , Science Education , National Development , Deregulated economy
Citation
Okafor, N. (2004). Science education for national development and self-reliance in a deregulated economy. Journal of the Nigerian Academy of Education (JONAED). 1(2), 76-87. A Publication of Nigerian Academy of Education, Foremost Educational Ser4vices Ltd, Magodo, GRA, Lagos, Nigeria.