Integration of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology to Education Level

Abstract

     This article aims to present, knowledge collection, research, and analysis of nanoscience and nanotechnology including the situation on integrating these fields into education both overseas and Thailand. The emergence of innovation as a result of these knowledge fields has had an immense influence on human lives. This can be found in innovative biotechnologies, means of communication, computers, electronics, and nano materials that have already been produced as commercial products. These would certainly impact on students’ daily lives. To gain knowledge and valuable experience from good science teaching will inevitably promote learning and encourage continuous self-learning. This has a significant impact on the study of science in the future. The integration of nanoscience and technology into school science is not explicit in the current school curriculum. Teachers most often set activities that introduce nanoscience and nanotechnology and encourage students to do a science project using scientific knowledge based on nanoscience and nanotechnology conceptions. When considering support resources such as various websites, news articles, books, magazine articles and academic papers, it is not too difficult to access these resources so teachers can easily introduce nanoscience and nanotechnology into teaching and learning activities. However, when considering their integration into content, teachers play a key role in designing activities that are in harmony with learning principles. Thus, preparation to develop strong basic knowledge, skills, and knowledge applications for teachers and also design strategies for effective teaching and student learning are very important. The availability of equipment or tools and support from the government and private organizations are also important for the integration of nanoscience and nanotechnology into schools effectively to promote a maximum positive effect on students.