This document discusses the importance of science education. It begins by defining science education as sharing science content and processes with individuals. It then provides background on the first science teacher in a British public school. The document emphasizes that science education is important for elementary school students as it helps them communicate, learn about the world, develop problem-solving skills, perseverance, and interests in future science careers. However, the document notes that science education in the Arab world faces challenges like low quality programs, outdated curricula, lack of access to technology, and neglect of hands-on learning.

1. THABET ABDULLA THABET
WEEK 3 PRESENTATION
YCMES
SCIENCE EDUCATION
IMPORTANCE

2. SCIENCE EDUCATION IS THE FIELD
CONCERNED WITH SHARING
SCIENCE CONTENT AND PROCESS
WITH INDIVIDUALS.
WHAT IS SCIENCE EDUCATION ?

3. SCIENCE TEACHER
 The first science teacher in
a British public school was
William Sharp.
 Left the job at Rugby
School in 1850 after
establishing Science to the
curriculum.
HISTORY BACKGROUND

4. WHY IS THE SCIENCE
EDUCATION IS SO IMPORTANT
SPECIALLY FOR THE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5. COMMUNICATION
 Science involves a lot of
communication with
other people.
SCIENCE EDUCATION IMPORTANCE

6. KNOWLEDGE
 Science teaches kids
about the world around
them.
SCIENCE EDUCATION IMPORTANCE

7. SKEPTICISM
 It can help kids form a
healthy dose of skepticism.
SCIENCE EDUCATION IMPORTANCE

8. BIG PROBLEMS
 Science can spark in kids'
minds that they, too, can
help solve the world's big
problems.
SCIENCE EDUCATION IMPORTANCE

9. PERSEVERANCE
 Science develops
patience and
perseverance in kids.
SCIENCE EDUCATION IMPORTANCE

10. FUTURE JOB
 There will be plenty of
exciting and worthwhile
jobs for kids who study
science in the future.
SCIENCE EDUCATION IMPORTANCE

11. SPARE TIME
 It trains child to use his
leisure properly.
SCIENCE EDUCATION IMPORTANCE

12. DEVELOP
 Logical mind.
 Critical judgment.
 Capacity for methodical
organization.
SCIENCE EDUCATION IMPORTANCE

13. TRAINING
 Science provides unique
training in observation
and reasoning.
SCIENCE EDUCATION IMPORTANCE

14. HOW IS THE SCIENCE EDUCATION IN
THE ARAB WORLD?
SCEINCE EDUCATION
IN THE ARAB WORLD

15. QUALITY
SCEINCE EDUCATION
IN THE ARAB WORLD
 Low quality science and
technology education
programs.

16. LOW BUDGET
 Update the curricula.
 Access to technologies and
the Internet.
 Teacher support.
 Labs in some countries,
like ,Yemen.
SCEINCE EDUCATION
IN THE ARAB WORLD

17. CURRICULA
 Outdate curricula and
teaching methods.
 Emphasis on theoretical
science education.
 Neglect of hands-on and
practical activities.
 Do not use problem
solving, and thinking skills.
SCEINCE EDUCATION
IN THE ARAB WORLD

18. CURRICULA
 Ignore students’ interests,
backgrounds, and
environments.
 Pay no attention to
creativity and imagination.
 Do not help students to
understand their bodies and
take care of their health and
hygiene.
SCEINCE EDUCATION
IN THE ARAB WORLD

19. THANK YOU
SCIENCE EDUCATION
IMPORTANCE