Problems and Prospects of Science Education in Bangladesh

Choudhury, Shamima K.

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“…It is widely accepted that development has a linear relation with education on science and technology. Integration of science and application of technology is thought to be the only means of development (Choudhury 2009). Alam (2009) claims that prioritizing science and technology in the education policy is the strategy followed by the countries that have attained sustainable development.…”

Section: Science Education In the Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The secondary level education in Bangladesh and as described in this study refers to the education level of class nine. Over the last decades in Bangladesh enrollment of students in science group in secondary, higher secondary and also in tertiary level has been falling gradually; other subjects, namely the Business Study is getting more interest than science nowadays (Choudhury 2009). Compared to government policies and scholarship facilities for research and development on science and technology, the education system of Bangladesh is still nonresponsive in terms of developing appropriate skill and knowledge on demanding areas of science subjects (Alam 2009).…”

Section: The Trend Of Science Education In Bangladeshmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the present academic system, many of the science teachers do not necessarily have to study mathematics to complete B.Sc. degree (Choudhury 2009).…”

Section: Teaching Quality In Education and Sciencementioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, the present status of science education in particular, at the secondary level in the country is way too far from the expected level required for sustainable development. To some extent, it appears that the demand for science as a subject preferred for studying at the secondary level is declining or "losing its appeal' in a very disappointing manner (Choudhury 2009).…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Challenges of Science Education in Secondary School Level: A Case Study from Chakaria Upazila of Cox‟s Bazar District

Tarannum¹

2019

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In the present context of the fourth Industrial Revolution, science education is considered as theappropriate tool for the development of a nation. Accordingly, the government of Bangladesh has laidsignificant emphasis on science and technology education as a gateway to development with anaspiration to build a „Digital Bangladesh‟ and to attain the status of a middle-income country by2021. However, contrasting to a large number of government initiatives, a declining scenario ofenrollment in science groups at the secondary level has been reported for nearly a decade. Thissituation is likely to be worse in rural areas as it was evident from a visit to Chakaria Upazila ofCox‟s Bazar. Drawing attention to the underlying problems of science education, this study attemptsto provide an account of the present scenario of science enrollment at secondary school level in therural Bangladesh, and identifies the factors responsible for the enrollment pattern. The ten years‟trend analysis on science group enrollment provided a clear picture of declining scenario since 2010.Compared to the other two groups of Business and Humanities, preferences to be enrolled in theScience group at secondary level steadily showed a marked decrease from 2009 to 2018. Complexityand volume of the science syllabus creating “Science Fear”, weak teaching capacity, shortage ofscience and mathematics teachers, scarcity of teaching materials and paucity of laboratory equipmentwere found to be the key factors responsible for declining science enrollments in the secondary levelof rural Bangladesh.

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Section: Science Education In the Developmentmentioning

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Section: The Trend Of Science Education In Bangladeshmentioning

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“…In the present academic system, many of the science teachers do not necessarily have to study mathematics to complete B.Sc. degree (Choudhury 2009).…”

Section: Teaching Quality In Education and Sciencementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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The Challenges of Science Education in Secondary School Level: A Case Study from Chakaria Upazila of Cox‟s Bazar District

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2019

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“…Among several factors contributing to the qualitative and quantitative decline in science education, weak curriculum and textbooks, feeble teaching and assessment methods, lack of adequately trained teachers and laboratory facilities, poor salaries of the teachers, and students' sliding interest are cited the main reasons (Hossain, 2000). As a consequence, as Chowdhury (2009) mentioned, the situation of science teaching in schools and colleges in Bangladesh is far from satisfactory.…”

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Implementation of Grade 8 Science Curriculum 2012 in Bangladesh: Challenges and Way Forward

Hossain

2019

J Educ & Res

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This paper identifies the challenges encountered by the Science teachers in implementing Science Curriculum 2012 at Grade 8 and search the effective way forwards to minimize the challenges. The mixed method research design was employed. The population of this study was the Grade 8 Science teachers in Bangladesh. A set of survey questionnaire and interview schedule each was used for data collection. Data collection tools were reviewed by science curriculum experts and pre-tested by Grade 8 science teachers. Descriptive statistics was used for survey data interpretation. To interpret the findings, both qualitative and quantitative data were triangulated. The challenges identified by the Grade 8 Science teachers were unfriendly textbook, inadequate physical and instructional facilities, lack of teachers' professional skills, irregular in-service trainings, inefficient instructional monitoring and mentoring system. The way forwards were introducing regular professional development initiatives, upgrading instructional facilities, improving the physical environment, updating Grade 8 Science textbook and establishing a continuous instructional monitoring and mentoring system.

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Acquiring Scientific and Technological Proficiency: State of Science Education in Bangladesh

Yeasmin

Mahmud

2019

Asian j. humanity, art lit.

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Developing scientific values in students’ mind is the goal of science teaching. Bangladesh, of late, has adopted various strategies to educate the people and mainly the children. There are still many challenges for the country to attain an acceptable standard of education. Science education here in Bangladesh is in a state of crisis. The enrolment for science studies in the country shows a sharp decline over the past few years. This discipline, what once used to be the most sought after subject at secondary, higher secondary and tertiary levels in the country, is losing its appeal in an alarming shift of choice. Indeed it is important know what the obstacles are and how they are removed within a stipulated short period. This paper aims to present the current situation of Bangladesh in terms of science and technological development in the education sector. There is no alternative of a scientifically and technologically literate workforce as the future economy will also be science i.e. ICT based.

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Problems and Prospects of Science Education in Bangladesh

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The Challenges of Science Education in Secondary School Level: A Case Study from Chakaria Upazila of Cox‟s Bazar District

The Challenges of Science Education in Secondary School Level: A Case Study from Chakaria Upazila of Cox‟s Bazar District

Implementation of Grade 8 Science Curriculum 2012 in Bangladesh: Challenges and Way Forward

Acquiring Scientific and Technological Proficiency: State of Science Education in Bangladesh

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