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Vesterinen, Veli-Matti; Tolppanen, Sakari; Aksela, Maija – International Journal of Science Education, 2016
With increased focus on sustainability and socioscientific issues, dealing with issues related to citizenship is now seen as an important element of science education. However, in order to make the world a better place, mere understanding about socioscientific issues is not enough. Action must also be taken. In this study, 35 international gifted…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Science Education, Science and Society, Academically Gifted
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Jegede, Olugbemiro – International Journal of Science Education, 1997
Reviews the advent of science in Africa and discusses the possibilities and implications of combining traditional African thought systems with Western science to develop an effective culture for Africa in the 21st century. Contains 62 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology, Foreign Countries
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Ogunniyi, M. B. – International Journal of Science Education, 1988
Examines scientific and traditional African views of the universe. Describes possible interactions between the two systems of thought. Proposes a rational model of instruction for harmonizing the two views. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Cultural Differences, Cultural Traits, Culture Conflict