AEMASE International Conference Report on Science Education

The African European Mediterranean Academies for Science Education (AEMASE) initiative is committed to promoting science outreach to society and to improving the quality and accessibility  of science education in schools throughout the eponymous North-South region. To achieve these aims, one of AEMASE’s key activities is implementing IBSE in more schools and supporting the continued professional development of science educators in IBSE methodology and practice. In the long term, the AEMASE partner institutions, which come from all three geographical areas, seek to contribute to the steady development of quality science and innovation systems by focussing on stimulating and supporting the future generations of researchers and innovators.

In this context, key AEMASE partner institutions held an international conference on science education in Rome in May 2014, hosted by the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, with the support of IAP. Participants from six continents shared their professional experiences with IBSE and discussed best practices, challenges and future collaboration opportunities. The conference brought together representatives from three crucial areas of expertise: science, education, and policy. The outcomes of this conference are condensed in the enclosed report which serves as a testament to the relevance and importance of quality science education for modern societies.

The report was co-funded by IAP.