Science Education for Developing Core Skills Necessary for Scientific and Technological Development – Experiences of Japan and Africa

The study first reviews literatureon science education curriculum and the aspects of the cognitive and cultural domains of science education. It also analyses Japan's experience in science education development and lesson delivery, and projects supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), which are aimed to improve science and mathematics education in Africa by introducing a learner-centered teaching and learning approach called ASEI-PDSI approach.3. Based on the literature review and the experiences of Japan, the study proposes that science education at the basic education level should be strengthened