Advancing Sustainable Development Goals through Enhanced Literacy in Nuclear Science and Technology: Emphasizing Hands-On Experiences

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Perspectives on Global Development and Technology Pub Date : 2024-09-06 DOI:10.1163/15691497-12341672

Phannee Saengkaew, Supitcha Chanyotha, Phongphaeth Pengvanich, Benjawan Srijaroen, Phiphat Phruksarojanakun, Chainarong Cherdchu, Rieko Takaki, Takeshi Iimoto

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In alignment with the United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDG s), nuclear science and technology (NST) significantly contributes to nine out of seventeen SDG s. As an integral component of nuclear human resource development (HRD), it is imperative to introduce young students to NST through effective STEAM or STEM methodologies. However, Thailand’s progress in NST literacy and public awareness has been suboptimal, despite over five decades of nuclear HRD initiatives. While various nuclear-related organizations have undertaken numerous activities, their lack of coordination and comprehensiveness poses challenges for sustainable development. To address this, concerted efforts must involve collaboration with schoolteachers to integrate NST into the national science curriculum and syllabus. This entails a review and revision process aimed at incorporating more hands-on experiments to ignite students’ curiosity and enthusiasm for NST. Through strategic planning and implementation, Thai students will develop a deeper familiarity with NST, thereby enhancing their overall NST literacy and contributing to the nation’s sustainable development goals.

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通过提高核科学技术素养推进可持续发展目标：强调亲身体验

根据联合国可持续发展目标（SDGs），核科学技术（NST）对十七项可持续发展目标中的九项做出了重大贡献。作为核人力资源开发（HRD）不可或缺的组成部分，通过有效的 STEAM 或 STEM 方法向青年学生介绍 NST 势在必行。然而，尽管泰国已开展了五十多年的核人力资源开发活动，但在普及核科技知识和提高公众认识方面的进展一直不尽如人意。虽然各种核相关组织开展了大量活动，但这些活动缺乏协调性和全面性，给可持续发展带来了挑战。为解决这一问题，必须与学校教师合作，共同努力将核科技纳入国家科学课程和教学大纲。这需要一个审查和修订过程，旨在纳入更多的动手实验，以点燃学生对 NST 的好奇心和热情。通过战略规划和实施，泰国学生将更深入地了解 NST，从而提高他们的整体 NST 素养，为实现国家的可持续发展目标做出贡献。

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期刊介绍： Perspectives on Global Development and Technology (PGDT) is a peer-reviewed journal for the discussion of current social sciences research on diverse socio-economic development issues that reflect the opportunities and threats brought about by the world order shift from bipolar to global, the present economic liberalization that constricts development options, and the new enabling technologies of the Information Age. A founding principle of PGDT is that all people are entitled to scientific and technological knowledge to promote human development. PGDT is the international forum where the questions associated with this endeavour are thoroughly examinated and clearly communicated.