‘Science education has failed’
Covid has shown people aren’t prepared for societal challenges of the future: it’s time to put science and environment literacy at the heart of science education
It’s time for curriculum overhaul: Covid has shown people aren’t prepared for societal challenges of the future; 70% of teachers think the current curriculum needs radical change to make the education system fit for purpose.
Professors of science and environmental education Justin Dillon and Lucy Avraamidou agree. In this article, they tell you why they believe that the nature and purpose of education needs to be urgently re-envisioned to address contemporary societal challenges, boost interest in STEM subjects and better prepare students for the future.
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