This study was sponsored by Mauritius Research Council as part of the Council’s Strategic Plan to improve the teaching and learning of Science in both Primary and Secondary Schools.
Recently, the Council through a number of surveys concluded that the decline in interest of Science by pupils is mostly attributed to the lack of practical exercises in Science.
Within this context, the present study focussing on Low-Cost Equipment for Teaching and Learning Science in Primary Schools has been undertaken.
Main Objective
The main objective is to improve the teaching of Science through the introduction of the discovery/experimental method, using low cost equipment.
Specific Objectives
Intrigue and delight young children
Develop and expand the competence of young children across the range of human capacity and skill.
Contribute to the enrichment of the whole child by extending the child’s horizons and by amplifying his or her innate capacity and desire to question, explore experiment, discover cope and learn.
Foster the child’s capacity to contribute responsibility to the lives of those around him or her and to the world at large.
