1999 Education Handbook - Centre for Science, Mathematics and Technology Education

Centre for Science, Mathematics and Technology Education

The Centre for Science, Mathematics and Technology Education is an association of about thirty-five members of staff and postgraduate students in the faculty. The aims of the centre with respect to the teaching and learning of science, mathematics and technology are:

to encourage and support research and curriculum development related to learning;
to contribute to the preservice education of teachers and to the professional development of teachers and other educators;
to foster a collegial climate of interest;
to promote their public image;
to stimulate public debate about the issues surrounding them.

A number of major projects are at present being undertaken by members of the centre. The contact person is Professor R F Gunstone.