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Jacob Mosenda, education writer/journalist with The Citizen says, Science education is said to be important for students - and that it is the backbone of the nation.
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A country that invests in an industrial economy needs skilled scientists to accelerate transformation, according to experts.
However, they say that even though social science subjects are also important, the shortage of professionals is mostly felt in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
This, they say, is because many students have instead of being nurtured to develop a passion and desire in the subjects, are being intimidated by some of their teachers thus dropping out of science career options...
Through this, STEM professionals with interested teachers are encouraged to develop a program that meets the school’s needs.
“This enhances a range of very significant benefits for students. These include increasing engagement with STEM learning and reasoning, increased interest, enjoyment, knowledge and confidence in STEM subjects, and a greater awareness of how scientists and mathematicians think and work and of potential careers,” Dr Mohamed tells Success over the phone...
He adds that parents, teachers, peers, university professors, and
others, who play a part in encouraging, nurturing, and mentoring the
successful scientist or engineer, need to be engaged.
Source: The Citizen
