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 |
Professor HC Aspinall Chemistry Hca@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | 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 short lecture recordings and training delivered asynchronously by module academic staff and members of the Widening Participation (WP) Team. These lectures will be supported by on-line discussion boards and by group meetings via Teams. There will be two synchronous remote sessions to introduce students to resources for practical sessions and to assist them with lesson planning. 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. There will b
e synchronous peer review sessions in which students present and receive feedback on their lesson plans and introductory presentations. They will lead the presentation of at least 2 sessions and assist with the delivery of at least a further 4 sessions. The sessions will normally be delivered in the University, but may take place either in schools or virtually. 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. The timetabled lectures will take place in Sem ester 1, and these will be supplemented by unscheduled meetings so that the whole class meets on a weekly basis. |
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 |
120 20 |
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 (exemption approved June 2019) Students must complete delivery of a session to meet the learning outcomes of | 0 | 50 | ||||
Essay on science topic in National Curriculum | 0 | 20 | ||||
Final report | 0 | 30 |