Guest Editorial: Science education in the developing world: Issues and considerations

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Journal of Research in Science TeachingVolume 36, Issue 3 p. 261-268 Guest EditorialFree Access Guest Editorial: Science education in the developing world: Issues and considerations Brian V. Gray, Corresponding Author Brian V. Gray Faculty of Education, University of the Western Cape, Bellville 7535, South AfricaFaculty of Education, University of the Western Cape, Bellville 7535, South AfricaSearch for more papers by this author Brian V. Gray, Corresponding Author Brian V. Gray Faculty of Education, University of the Western Cape, Bellville 7535, South AfricaFaculty of Education, University of the Western Cape, Bellville 7535, South AfricaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 04 March 1999 https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1098-2736(199903)36:3<261::AID-TEA2>3.0.CO;2-JCitations: 16AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL REFERENCES Chapman, B. (1991). The overselling of science education in the eighties. School Science Review, 72(260), 47– 63. Eisemon, T.O. 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