An Overview of Science Teacher Education in Pakistan

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This article presents an analysis of some previous studies around education in Pakistan regarding Science Teacher education and aimed to explain the reality of the ST education situation in Pakistan. The study deemed view paper in different stages of education in Pakistan. The current study was processed by a qualitative method based on previous studies and researchers' reading as a historical study. Study outcomes were reported as follows: first, ST education practices by diploma stage better than others. Therefore, there is a lack of experience for preparing science teacher education, and other resources needed to teach science. Second, the Science Teacher education system in Pakistan is not enough and most studies indicate an exclusive involvement and need for supportive efforts by the Ministry of Education and improve it. Third, there are needed to encourage the researchers to examine other variables and attributions in ST education and how they can face the challenges in this field. Several aspects of ST education have been recommended‎‎‎.

Keywords: Teacher education; Pakistan; Science education; overview.

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