Science very critical

It is common knowledge that in particular, schools have been experiencing a serious shortage of science laboratories in the last few years. Science is very critical in the realisation of the national development aspirations of creating a knowledge-based economy. Yet there is no doubt that shortage of science laboratories is impacting adversely on the teaching of science.

Limited science laboratories are more often used sparingly to serve as preparation for practical examinations rather than perform their conventional function of supporting teaching and learning of science on a day-today basis. While the issue of inadequacy of resources is acknowledged, the Kuiper study has revealed that the use of resources in schools is far from optimal.