Browsing by Author "Lambert, E. N."

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    Integrated science to O-Level: A Caribbean case study
    (International Council of Associations for Science Education, 1979) Lambert, E. N.; Lancaster, Colin M.
    This article briefly considers some strengths and weaknesses of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) examinations in Integrated Science. It notes that the new subject could have benefited initially from "heavy" marketing and that the slow flow of information from panel and examiners via CXC to science teachers had not been helpful. The need to exploit the full range of strategies for teacher re-orientation, for revision of the syllabus, clarification on the issues of practical and project work, and for the production of written materials is emphasized
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    Towards the implementation of integrated science at the secondary level
    (UNESCO, 1979) Lambert, E. N.; Reay, Judith F.
    The failure of curriculum projects to make significant impact on the life and learning of young people has been attributed to the gap between curriculum developers' ideas and the reality of what happens in school. This gap can be reduced if development of materials, dissemination, and implementation are planned from the start and occur concurrently. Advertising and marketing strategies for implementation and hindrances to successful implementation are discussed. The latter relate to insufficient resources, public examinations, insufficient preparation of teachers, and the sociocultural context