IAEA provides African teachers with educational science kits to enhance learning

The educational school kit initiative follows a workshop hosted by the IAEA and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory for secondary school educators in Africa, aimed at increasing understanding of nuclear science and technology. . The training, which took place in November 2023, highlighted the role and impact of nuclear science and technology in various development areas, including health, agriculture, environment, etc. We also covered the pedagogical approaches, support materials, resources, and activities needed to teach nuclear science in secondary schools.

“African teachers participating in this training have an important role and accountability to disseminate these topics to their students, which will encourage younger generations to participate in nuclear science and technology. ” said Shaukat Abdulrazaq, head of Africa. Opening session of training.

Teachers from 16 African countries will participate in training at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) in Texas, USA, which will include school visits, interaction with teachers, and a visit to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to learn about space science. Activities were held. The project is part of efforts to promote nuclear science and technology education and help African countries harness its benefits.

“African secondary school teachers who participated in this first-ever IAEA training event hosted by PVAMU received a technical and I hope they will deepen their knowledge.” She added that this knowledge can be applied in the classroom to educate and inspire students across the African region.

The IAEA supports professional training in nuclear science and technology education through a variety of technical cooperation projects that address resource limitations and workforce challenges, particularly in the field of nuclear science and technology.