Schools to boost science education


THE Ministry of Education has told primary and secondary schools that they must step up science education as the world’s second largest economy looks to boost scientific and technological innovation and create new sources of growth.

The guidelines come just days after China issued its first national action plan to build a “strong education nation” by 2035.

Each primary school must have at least one science teacher with a master’s degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics, the ministry said.Schools must also appoint at least one vice-principal for science, who will be in charge of leading science lectures and developing science courses.

Science education is also to be incorporated into more after-school activities to encourage student interest, while schools are expected to provide a platform that encourages young people to study science at university and college. China’s President Xi Jinping said in June last year that China would foster a globally competitive open environment for scientific and technological innovations, and expand international exchanges and cooperation. — Reuters

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