Katherine mathieson slides citizen science fit for the future 3rd july 2014
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Katherine MathiesonBritish Science Association
@kath_math
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Citizen Science for Schools
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The 3Rs of Citizen Science for Schools
• Real• Relevance• ResourcesR
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Benefits for students• Raise motivation and
appetite for school
• Boosts learning (& attainment) in science
• Broaden career aspirations & strengthen science identity
• Develop employability skills e.g. leadership, communication
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Benefits for teachers
• Raise student motivation & aspiration
• Raise your/your department’s profile within the school• Raise your school’s profile locally/nationally
• Link to other school agendas e.g. sustainability
• Support your (science) passions
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Tips for researchers 1• Involve teachers• Be clear about the benefits to schools• Dedicate resource to recruiting schools
• Identify a narrow target audience – or offer a range of ways to participate
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Tips for researchers 2
• Don’t make assumptions about school IT setups
• Keep school participants involved • Use researchers as ambassadors
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School networks
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CREST projects in schools
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National Science & Engineering Week
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Questions?
Katherine MathiesonDirector of Programmes
British Science Associationwww.britishscienceassociation.org
[email protected]@kath_math