Dr Laura Hobbs
Senior Research Fellow - CHSS - DAS
Engaging Young Carers With Science Through Textile-Based Crafts
Hobbs, Laura Kate; Ollerenshaw, Kerry
Authors
Kerry Ollerenshaw
Abstract
© 2018, © The Author(s) 2018. Textile-based crafts were used to engage young carers (under 18s providing care for another person) and accompanying adults in learning about underlying chemistry concepts, in an economically deprived area of northwest England; the region of the United Kingdom with the highest number of young carers. This science-crafts collaboration was supported by the Royal Society of Chemistry Outreach Fund and a British Science Week Community Grant. Feedback from participants indicated strong positive impacts on interest in and understanding of chemistry and its relevance to everyday life, social benefits, and, for accompanying adults, increased confidence in engaging young people with learning about chemistry.
Citation
Hobbs, L. K., & Ollerenshaw, K. (2018). Engaging Young Carers With Science Through Textile-Based Crafts. Science Communication, 40(2), 275-286. https://doi.org/10.1177/1075547017753190
Journal Article Type | Note |
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Acceptance Date | Dec 20, 2017 |
Publication Date | Apr 1, 2018 |
Journal | Science Communication |
Print ISSN | 1075-5470 |
Electronic ISSN | 1552-8545 |
Publisher | SAGE Publications |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 40 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 275-286 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1177/1075547017753190 |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/872142 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1075547017753190 |
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