A new vision for science education in Australia
Australia’s chief scientist has announced his plan for the future of science education in the country
Ian Chubb, the chief scientist for Australia, has called for a radical rethink of the country’s science education strategy.
In a report published on 2 September, Chubb revealed that Australia is falling behind its peers in the global community. He highlighted four key areas that need to be addressed in order to maximise Australia’s science potential. Tackling these problems should, in turn, help to build a stronger country with a more competitive economy, the report argues.
What are the main problems Australia is facing, and how could Chubb break the cycle? Hayley Simon reports.
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