Astronomical education in Mongolia
Abstract
The history, current situation, education and future directions of modern Mongolian space science and astronomy is reviewed. This paper discusses recent efforts to develop astronomy education and research capacity in Mongolia with cooperation of the International Astronomical Union. Various capacity-building initiatives in space science including remote sensing in Mongolia are discussed.
- Publication:
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The Role of Astronomy in Society and Culture
- Pub Date:
- June 2011
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 2011IAUS..260..685D
- Keywords:
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- Home schooling;
- Mongol encyclopedia;
- textbooks;
- primary education;
- secondary education;
- high school education