你将学到什么
Develop an engaging and inspiring STEM-related activity for young people.
Demonstrate an appreciation of the STEM curriculum by communicating, negotiating and agreeing an activity with educators and group leaders.
Design a practical activity to be delivered within a school or non-school organisation, with an awareness of the audience, ability and age group.
Produce an activity plan to use when delivering a practical activity in a school or non-school organisation.
课程概况
Bringing to life science, technology, engineering and maths with practical activities is one of the best ways to engage young people in STEM subjects. As a volunteer you have a wealth of knowledge and experience to draw upon, but how do you best inspire young people?
On this course you will learn how to plan, organise and design practical STEM activities effectively. You’ll learn how to select STEM activities to suit different contexts, such as running an activity with a teacher in a school, or being a guest speaker to a Guides or Scout group in a village hall.
课程大纲
What is engaging and inspiring for young people.
How to link activities with the STEM curriculum and other frameworks.
Discussing your activity with educators in schools and non-school settings.
Risk assessments, plans and practising activities.
面向人群
This course has been created for anyone volunteering with young people in STEM. This includes STEM Ambassadors in the UK, youth volunteering group organisers, field trip educators, scout groups (and similar), outdoor pursuit centres, outreach from NGOs. You will need knowledge of STEM subjects or experience of working in a STEM environment.
To get the most out of this course, learners should complete the introductory course beforehand:
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