Field notes, v1753
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Feb. 4 is content that they will consider new teaching methods if they are convinced they are superior. The few science teachers now in Sarawak are Indians that have been brought in. They will no doubt emphasize traditional methods. Sarawak has a difficult economic problem, thus schools are poorly equipped. AF is interested in developing the testing program and will be sending out two examinees to foreign summer workshops on testing. (?) AF is also involved in a half million dollar graduate science program in Singapore, a program exceptional because of its size. AF does not ordinarily supply buildings and equipment but in Sarawak it may help an equipment. Malay government supported students who are studying abroad are all in applied fields - none are in science. Example fields are forestry, medicine, engineering. AF might be interested in a pilot project dealing with the new curriculum materials. Sarawak or N Borneo might be good place to start. It might prepare sample sets of PSSC equipment, for example to be tried out.