Physics Education for Capacity Development and Research in Africa

2022/06/07 by Sam Ramaila, Ramaila, S.
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Social Sciences · #Educational Leadership and Innovation #FOS: Physical sciences #Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Research #Physics Education (physics.ed-ph) #Physics and Society (physics.soc-ph) #Science and Science Education

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2206.03145

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Abstract

This contribution highlights challenges afflicting physics education in Africa and provides a reflection on key areas for intervention to strengthen capacity building.

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