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Science Centre Advantages

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The advent of Science Centres in South Africa is a fairly recent phenomenon compared to most developed countries. On the one hand, this could be seen as an advantage as it means that lessons could be learned from the pioneers of Science Centres in the developed world and pitfalls they already encountered could be avoided. On the other hand, it means that there is ongoing pressure and/or major challenge on the new Science Centres to be innovative in their approach. Over the brief history of their existence, Science Centres, in their various forms, have played a significant role in the popularisation of science, engineering and technology (SET). One of the distinguishing features of the Science Centres is that almost all of the Science Centres …show more content…

This is done in an informal but fun way through interactive exhibits where learners and educators are encouraged to discover for themselves by pulling, touching, pressing and observing science phenomena thereby becoming discoverers in the scientific process.

The original objectives of the Discovery Centre are listed as to:
• Enthuse learners about science and technology
• Encourage learners to study maths and science in schools
• Encourage learners to choose maths and science based careers
• Break down the myths and barriers associated with these subjects
• Expose learners to the basic principles of science and technology through hands-on interactive exhibits
• Present science and technology in a fun but effective way
• Provide interactive science and technology exhibits to learners in predominantly disadvantaged schools
• Support the national strategies aimed at increasing participation and performance in maths and science
• Make the interactive science and technology exhibits available to schools as a free service (GDT 1999 Annual …show more content…

Phase 1 consisted of interactive science and technology exhibits. These mobile interactive exhibits were to visit various high schools in predominantly disadvantaged areas. The organising committee of the GDT will identify a host school and together with science teacher(s) in the school will plan the visit. Other schools in the area will then be identified and invited to the science and technology exhibition. The host school then serve as a “discovery centre” for a period of three to four weeks with the first week allocated to use by the hub

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