Science Education in Pakistan: Existing Situation and Perspectives for Planner

This chapter provides a picture of science education, from past to present, in Pakistan, and examines how science education has developed so far in the wider context of educational research and development. Technology’s impact on developing national capacity, in emerging science and technology fields, is highlighted through various scientific and technological programs, international collaborations, government, and research organizations that are operating to develop human capital in sciences. Lastly, few ways in which existing issues in science education in Pakistan might be resolved are proposed.

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1. School of Educational Technology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China Muhammad Yasir Mustafa
2. Institute for Educational Development, The Aga Khan University, 1-5/B-VII, F. B. Area Karimabad, P.O. Box No.13688, Karachi, 75950, Pakistan Ali Gohar Qazi & Afaq Ahmed

1. Muhammad Yasir Mustafa