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Science Education for Sustainable Development in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects

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  • Okoli Stella Obianuju
  • Angela N Obiajulu
  • Francis A. Ella

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Sustainable development in Nigeria can be actualized through science education. This paper looked at the myths and the benefits of science education, roles of the science teachers, the challenges and prospects of science education. The paper also recommends among others that the government should provide necessary science research equipment in the research institutes so that Nigerian scientists can carry out research work without tears especially as regards to the economy of the country and also Science teachers should be well paid so that they can put in their best in teaching the students.

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  • Okoli Stella Obianuju & Angela N Obiajulu & Francis A. Ella, 2013. "Science Education for Sustainable Development in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects," Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, Richtmann Publishing Ltd, vol. 2, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjz:ajisjr:273
    DOI: 10.5901/ajis.2013.v2n6p159
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