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ERIC Number: EJ622160
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0124-5481
Science Education in the Republic of Ireland and the "Celtic Tiger."
Childs, Peter E.
Revista de Educacion en Ciencias/Journal of Science Education, v2 n1 p6-12 2001
Surveys the state of science education in Ireland from primary to third level and describes new initiatives in this area aimed at correcting the swing away from science at a time when the economy is becoming more science based. Focuses on the crucial role of science teachers in their preservice and inservice education in improving science education. (SAH)
Descriptors: Economic Factors, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Inservice Education, Preservice Teachers, Science Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Ireland