Toward the Renewal of Canadian Science Education. II. Findings and Recommendations.

The article discusses findings and recommendations in relation to the eight initiatives provided by the Science Council of Canada for science education development. The initiatives are summarized as follows : (1) Guaranteeing science education in every elementary school; (2) Increasing the participation of young women in science education; (3) Challenging high achievers and science enthusiasts; (4) Presenting a more authentic view of science; (5) Emphasizing the science-technology-society connection; (6) Setting science education in a Canadian content; (7) Introducing technology education; (8) Ensuring quality in science education.