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Astronomy Curriculum for Developing Countries

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 March 2016

Case Rijsdijk
Case Rijsdijk*
Affiliation:
Friends with the Universe ”Masintinge”, 600 Friedheim, Highstead Road Rondebosch 7700, South Africa E-mail: particles@mweb.co.za

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After the democratization of South African society it became clear that there was a need to develop a new curriculum. This process started in the early 1990’s and the implementation of a new curriculum began in 1998. The South African experience also gives an indication of how best astronomers, and other scientists, can intervene to maximize their impact.

Type
II. Special Scientific Sessions
Information
Highlights of Astronomy , Volume 13 , 2005 , pp. 1058 - 1060
Copyright
Copyright © Astronomical Society of Pacific 2005