The Science Learning Centres were set up following the critical
Roberts Review into the shortage of skills in the engineering and
scientific sectors in England. Roberts took the view that the
prosperity of the nation was linked to the supply of scientists and
engineers and that much of the blame for the shortages lay in
school education. He noted the 'poor standard of school
laboratories and the quality of pupils' learning experiences in
practical classes.' He also identified problems in recruitment and
retention and a lack of teachers with specialised subject
knowledge. Roberts felt that continuing professional development
(CPD) was vital to improving the quality of science teaching. It is
therefore no surprise that he recommended an improvement in the
take up of science related CPD and hence a change in the culture of
CPD amongst science teachers. The Science Learning Centre Network
has been established to address the science skills shortages by
helping teachers to deliver contemporary science in the classroom
and promote a change in the prevailing cultural attitudes towards
CPD.
General
Imprint: |
VDM Verlag
|
Country of origin: |
Germany |
Release date: |
September 2009 |
First published: |
September 2009 |
Authors: |
Ian Galloway
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 7mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
108 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-639-19434-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
General
|
LSN: |
3-639-19434-9 |
Barcode: |
9783639194340 |
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