For emerging countries, the challenges in initiating astronomy outreach where none currently exists is fundamentally different from simply expanding upon what's readily available. Outreach activities in developed countries tend to come from independent groups that can contribute independently towards the overall outreach initiatives in multiple aspects. However, reaching this "bottoms-up"...
The International Astronomical Union’s Office of Astronomy for Education (OAE) focuses on advancing astronomy education at the primary and secondary school levels. Yet astronomy’s relevance extends far beyond the discipline itself. This talk highlights efforts to professionalise astronomy education in schools through the Teacher Training Programme (TTP).
The TTP is designed to strengthen...
Planetariums are one of the most crucial tools for teaching astronomy. It allows us to recreate a night sky anywhere at anytime so students can make observations and participate in the practice of science. It allows us to transport people to different places in the universe and offers spatial context to help people understand complex topics. Humans are also diverse in their identities and what...
The Basic Education Core Curriculum of Thailand establishes astronomy as one of the science subjects taught from primary through secondary school. The goals of astronomy education differ across grade levels. For example, primary school students focus on fundamental scientific investigations to explore astronomical phenomena in their surroundings. In lower secondary school, the objectives shift...
This presentation explores the historical changes and recent trends in astronomy education in the national curriculum of the Republic of Korea. We conducted a comprehensive analysis of science and astronomy content in the Korean national curriculum from 1945 to 2023. Our findings indicate that the curriculum has continually adapted to societal demands for practical knowledge and advancements...
We will provide an overview of astronomy education in the school curriculum in Japan, recent attempts at STEAM education and their relation with astronomy education, and teacher training at universities that support formal education. We will also mention the efforts of the Astronomical Society of Japan. There are challenges that we are currently facing. These include the lack of science...
Most countries include a limited astronomy content in their high school science curriculum. It is expected that this exposure will be enough to effectively introduce astronomy to students. However, in the experience of most teachers, students fail to retain key concepts from this curricular topic. In 2023, an ambitious pan-India survey was administered with more than 2000 participants to...
This talk will give an overview of astronomy education in Taiwan, covering both the formal school curriculum and the informal outreach efforts led by the Taipei Astronomical Museum.
Astronomy is included in Taiwan’s 12-year basic education curriculum, revised in 2019 to emphasize interdisciplinary and competency-based learning. However, the current structure presents several challenges:...
As every human on the Earth shares a same sky, astronomy is a subject that binds all. In case of Nepal, Astronomy is still a new concept for many people who thinks it is beyond their reach due to several stereotypes like economy, gender and different capabilities.
Nepal Astronomical Society (NASO) had been a working since more then a decade and a half in brining people close to the sky with...
