Optics in a changing education

Manuel F. M. Costa

doi:10.1117/12.2207561

24 October 2005 Optics in a changing education

Manuel F. M. Costa

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Proceedings Volume 9664, Ninth International Topical Meeting on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics; 966407 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2207561
Event: Ninth International Topical Meeting on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics, 2005, Marseille, France

Abstract

Education reforms are being implemented in many countries. The type and extent of the reforms vary significantly but share the increased significance given to Science Education that is becoming a major constituent of school curriculum. As well Technology Education is gaining more importance. Among the different fields of Science and Technology, Optics and Photonics have a major ever-increasing importance. In direct relation to development and economical growth questions, but also in our every day life. It is fundamental today to raise the importance of Optics in school syllabus and generalize it throughout all school levels.

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Manuel F. M. Costa "Optics in a changing education", Proc. SPIE 9664, Ninth International Topical Meeting on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics, 966407 (24 October 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2207561

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