Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Science Communication | ||
Code | CHEM390 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof HC Aspinall Chemistry Hca@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 6 FHEQ | Whole Session | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
Aims |
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The aims of this module are to: • Provide key transferable skills to undergraduates, including: communication, presentation, practical classroom skills and team-working |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Have an understanding of the UK educational system and relevant teaching and learning styles |
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(LO2) Have an understanding of the widening participation agenda |
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(LO3) Ability to apply the relevant protocols and safeguarding practice when delivering sessions |
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(LO4) be able to apply practical knowledge of effective delivery styles when engaging with primary or secondary aged pupils |
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(LO5) have experience of planning and delivery of a project |
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(LO6) How to reflect on and evaluate the effectiveness of the delivery of a project |
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(LO7) have experience of science communication in a variety of situations |
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(S1) have experience of team working |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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This module consists of a theory and generic training component (Semester 1) and a practical component (Semester 2). The theory component in Semester 1 will consist of lectures and training delivered by module academic staff and members of the Widening Participation (WP). Based on what they have learned during Semester 1, students will produce a detailed lesson plan for a STEM topic at KS2 or KS3. Students will also write an essay on an appropriate STEM component of the National Curriculum at KS2 or KS3. In Semester 2, students will prepare interactive outreach sessions based on their choices from a menu of tested activities. They will prepare presentations based around these activities. They will lead the presentation of at least 2 sessions and assist with the delivery of at least a further 4 sessions in the University. These will be either to Key Stage 2 or Key Stage 3 pupils. Students will choose practical activities from a menu of tested activities, but will develop their own presentations and delivery styles, ensuring that their sessions are relevant to the National Curriculum. Students will evaluate the effectiveness of the sessions that they deliver. Students will write a report on their outreach work, explaining how their sessions link into the National Curriculum, reflecting on what they have learned, and evaluating the effectiveness of the sessions that they have delivered. |
Syllabus |
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Semester 1: Induction and training A series of lectures delivered by module academic staff and WP team members will cover the following topics: Students will produce a detailed lesson plan for a KS2 or KS3 lesson on a STEM topic, and will write an essay on a relevant science component of the KS2 or KS3 National Curriculum. Semester 2: Delivery Students will prepare interactive outreach sessions based on their choices from a menu of tested activities. They will lead the presentation of at least 2 sessions and assist with the delivery of at least a further 4 sessions in the University. They will evaluate the effectiveness of the sessions they deliver, and report on their outreach work both through a written report. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
20 |
120 |
140 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 10 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Delivery of Outreach sessions, incl. Lesson plan There is no re-submission opportunity. This assignment is not marked anonymously. Students must complete delivery of a session to meet the learnin | 50 | |||||
Essay on science topic in National Curriculum Standard UoL penalties apply for late submission. This assignment is not marked anonymously. There is a re-submission opportunity. | 2500-3500 words | 20 | ||||
Final report Standard UoL penalties apply for late submission. There is a re-submission opportunity. This assignment is not marked anonymously. | 2500-3500 words | 30 |