Barriers to Effective Science Education: A Standpoint from Educational Policies

Promoting scientific literacy and critical thinking among students through effective science education is essential. However, various barriers, including systemic issues in educational policies, inadequate educational resources, insufficient teacher professional training and lack of student-centred engagement in class activities, impede the effectiveness of science teaching and learning. This paper explores various approaches to address these challenges, emphasizing on addressing the systemic issues in educational policies, enhancing availability of educational resources, improving teacher professional development and increasing student-centred engagement in classroom activities. By adopting these strategies, educators can enhance the standards of science education by equipping students to tackle the demands of the 21st century.