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Easton, Peter B. – Cultural Studies of Science Education, 2011
In this response to Hewson and Ogunniyi's paper on indigenous knowledge (IK) and science teaching in South Africa, I seek to broaden the debate by setting the enterprise of integrating IK into science education in its cultural and socio-political context. I begin by exploring the multiple meanings of indigenous knowledge in Africa, next consider…
Descriptors: Indigenous Knowledge, African Culture, Discovery Learning, Science Education
Otulaja, Femi S.; Cameron, Ann; Msimanga, Audrey – Cultural Studies of Science Education, 2011
Our response to Hewson and Ogunniyi's paper focuses, on the one hand, on some of the underlying tensions associated with aligning indigenous knowledge systems with westernized science in South African science classrooms, as suggested by the new, post-apartheid, curriculum. On the other hand, the use of argumentation as a vehicle to accomplish the…
Descriptors: Research Tools, Indigenous Knowledge, Persuasive Discourse, Racial Segregation
Keane, Moyra – Cultural Studies of Science Education, 2008
Is there a place for Indigenous Knowledge in the science curriculum for a Zulu community in rural Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa? This article argues "yes," based on a participative research and development project that discovered relevant science learning in a Zulu community. Among community concerns for relevant factual and performative…
Descriptors: African Culture, Indigenous Knowledge, World Views, Outcomes of Education
Jita, Loyiso C.; Ndlalane, Tembi C. – Perspectives in Education, 2009
Teacher clusters represent a recent experiment in the field of teacher professional development in South Africa. Increasingly, teacher clusters are being used as a substitute for the traditional approaches to professional development in helping teachers reshape their professional knowledge and change their classroom practices. What underlies this…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Science Teachers, Mathematics Teachers, Faculty Development
le Grange, L. – South African Journal of Higher Education, 2008
In their article Ogunniyi and Ogawa explore the prospects and challenges of training South African and Japanese educators to enact an indigenized science curriculum. They discuss the nature of science and the nature of indigenous knowledge (IK) and also that IK is acknowledged alongside Western science as a legitimate way of knowing in the new…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Science Curriculum, Curriculum Implementation, Indigenous Knowledge

Matthews, Michael R., Ed.; Winchester, Ian, Ed. – Interchange, 1989
The articles in this feature support the view that history and philosophy are useful to science instruction. Topics include the history of science teaching, the role of science textbooks, the relationship between science and the humanities, and a bibliography on history, philosophy, and science teaching. (IAH)
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education
Gray, Derek J. – Gifted Education International, 1990
The article evaluates student science projects encouraged by a South African Science Exposition using the criteria of secondary science educator, J.R. Campbell, and the task descriptors of the educator of the gifted, J.S. Renzulli. It is concluded the preparation of such projects meets the educational standards cited. (DB)
Descriptors: Educational Quality, Evaluation Criteria, Foreign Countries, Gifted
Salleh, Anna – Australian Science Teachers' Journal, 2001
Aims to provide insight into some of the factors that shape science news in the hope of facilitating judicious use of this resource in educational and other contexts. Examines the effects of journalism on public perception of science. (MM)
Descriptors: Journalism, Mass Media, Public Opinion, Science and Society

Naidoo, Prem; Lewin, Keith M. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1998
Concludes that serious questions should be asked about the science-education policy initiatives in South Africa. Cites the efficient and effective use of resources as the most important issue in the reform efforts. Contains 19 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries

Nomvete, T. – South African Journal of Higher Education, 1995
South African experiments with an intervention in university chemistry instruction are critiqued for their poor descriptions of the method, problems with research methodology and data, reliability and validity issues, and assumptions made about application of the intervention. The intervention, Academic Support Programs (ASP), taught…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Educational Research, Educational Strategies

Mammen, K. J. – South African Journal of Higher Education, 1996
Describes a study of 32 University of Transkei (South Africa) freshmen's conceptualization of "limiting reagent," a basic concept in chemistry, based on student responses to two written test questions and clinical interviews. Results indicated that a high percentage of students had misconceptions and could not apply the concept…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Chemistry, Classroom Techniques, College Freshmen
Hilliker, Grant – 1986
Power in general theory is defined as having three forms: coercive, utilitarian, and normative. In international relations, emphasis is placed on the first two to the neglect of the third. In this paper, the term "diplomacy" is used for normative power in international relations. Diplomacy is related to three policy making stages and to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Political Science

Bradley, J. D.; Durbach, S.; Bell, B.; Mungarulire, J.; Kimel, H. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1998
Discusses reasons for, and problems caused by, the lack of practical work in chemistry classes worldwide and across educational levels. Describes and advocates the use of individual student microchemistry kits for undertaking a wide range of traditional experiments. Contains 13 references. (WRM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Hands on Science
Adey, David, Comp.; And Others – 1987
Fifteen papers from the University of South Africa's Conference on Distance Education are presented on professional education and practical training. They include: "Essential and Professional Education of Physics Teachers in Poland" (Kazimierz A. Badziag); "Vocational Teaching at a Distance: The New Zealand Perspective" (Dave…
Descriptors: Accounting, Business Administration Education, Correspondence Study, Distance Education

Wright, L.; Murray, S. – South African Journal of Higher Education, 2002
Discusses the proposal by South Africa's grant-making National Research Foundation (NRF) to introduce a ratings system for the humanities and social sciences comparable to that which pertains in the natural sciences. Welcomes this development and argues for full and open consultation with the research community regarding appropriate ratings…
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Foreign Countries, Government School Relationship, Grants