Science Education in Algeria

Abstract

Throughout history, science education has played a vital role in developing and modernizing the countries. The education in Algeria has been developing for the last years as a result of several reforms undertaken for enhancing the quality of learning and teaching in the whole education system, ranging from the primary school to higher education. Hence, this book chapter attempts to present the science education in Algeria. It starts by providing some information about the geographical location, population, and political system, as well as outlining the economic, technologies, and cultural development in the country. It then presents an overview of the education development and the current situation of science education in Algeria. The present chapter further explores the requirements for future development of science education. Finally, challenges and strategies, reflections and issues, and future pathways are discussed in the hope of improving the leaning and teaching for omorrow’s world.