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Jan 23 Tufail proved to be a soft-spoken,
unceremy man who was dominated in conversation
by the talkative, outspoken Zaki. Tufail however,
held his ground on important issues.
Zaki made it clear he felt our approach
to introducing "guidelines" was unrealistic
because there had been no chance for people to
study the report in advance. He also feared I
would return with recommendations based on
inadequate sample information. He lamented
the fact I had not seen country schools, but
rather, had been shown the showpieces.
He remarked that my trip was typical of
American surveys. He said, "They send out
experts that make a quick survey and write
reports and do not do intensive work to look
help at teachers and equipment" (This quote is a liberal quote from memory).
Equipment obviously looms large in his mind,
although at one time he did say good teachers
come first. I spent most of my time
describing what I have been trying to do in
the field with virtually no equipment, hoping
to get across the point that children can learn
the scientific approach without getting.
Brockhurst said it was a "must" (before I
write my report) to see a UNESCO report
on Technical Equipment and Curriculum
for Science Studies (6 volumes).
I failed to mention that I visited the
Karachi American School, Mr. R. Marlow,
principal and made recommendations on
laboratory equipment & projects. They are
updating and hope to improve their
facilities for biological science.