Science Education - A New Vision and Mission

Abstract

Science education in schools and colleges across the country is facing c crisis.
Science is regarded as not only difficult but also alien. irrelevant and boring. This
is quite evident the declining enrolment in science at the college level. Added to
this with the opening up Of the econorny, there is a greater demand for business
administrators and computer-literate individuals. There is also this that career
opportunities in engineering and medical field are more lucrative. Consequently,
pursuit of science is the last priority Of students. I would like to discuss this problem
under two heads.