A programme for education in science in the West Indies

Abstract

This paper discusses the problems of science teaching in the West Indies and outlines proposals for the establishment of national science teaching improvement centres. It stresses the need for mechanisms to make efficient use of existing teachers, tested prototype apparatus, frequent inservice courses, and the establishment of an educational testing, examination, and marking service in science. A report of the activities of the Science and Mathematics Centre at Mona, Jamaica is appended