Abstract: This study sought to evaluate the normative implications of science and science education within the epistemic context of ‘Scientism’. There is little discourse on whether science and science education are still faithful to mission of and spirit of Scientific Inquiry. Consequently the study employed analytical method to examine the global conception of Science and Science education, to assess the level of genuine science and science Education with the confines of scientism and to construct a conception of science and science education for a Competency Based Curriculum. The study infers that the concept of science needs to be re-examined every time scientific activities are taking place. Continuous reevaluation of science within the confines of science Education is an imperative both at global level and at local level. This is because proper conceptualization is a precursor to proper pedagogy in Science Education.
Keywords: Science, Scientism, Science Education.
Title: Quest for Conceptual clarity of Science and Science Education in the context of a Competency Based Curriculum
Author: Peter Afubwa
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
Vol. 11, Issue 4, October 2023 - December 2023
Page No: 381-388
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 24-November-2023
