Joana Silva
Best practice in communications training for public
engagement with science, technology, engineering and mathematics
Silva, Joana; Bultitude, Karen
Authors
Karen Bultitude
Abstract
Effective training in key communications skills is critical for successful public engagement. However, what are the secrets to designing and delivering an effectual training course? This paper outlines key findings from a research study into communication training programmes for public engagement with STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). The research focused on training in direct communication methods, (as separate from media training) and encompassed both trainers and trainees, the latter group spanning across both scientists and explainers. The findings indicated that training courses are effective at increasing involvement in science communication events and trainees feel more confident and able to engage due to training. An interactive style was found to be a key element of training courses. Demonstrations of good practice followed by own performance with feedback were also important, preferably involving a ‘real’ audience. A list of guidelines on best practice has been developed which offers practical advice.
Citation
engagement with science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Journal of Science Communication, 8(2), 1-13
Journal Article Type | Article |
---|---|
Publication Date | May 18, 2009 |
Deposit Date | Jan 6, 2011 |
Publicly Available Date | Mar 28, 2024 |
Journal | Journal of Science Communication |
Print ISSN | 1824-2049 |
Publisher | Sissa Medialab |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 8 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 1-13 |
Keywords | communication training, STEM |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/996113 |
Publisher URL | http://jcom.sissa.it/archive/08/02/Jcom0802%282009%29A03/ |
Files
Jcom0802(2009)A03.pdf
(440 Kb)
PDF
Downloadable Citations
About UWE Bristol Research Repository
Administrator e-mail: repository@uwe.ac.uk
This application uses the following open-source libraries:
SheetJS Community Edition
Apache License Version 2.0 (http://www.apache.org/licenses/)
PDF.js
Apache License Version 2.0 (http://www.apache.org/licenses/)
Font Awesome
SIL OFL 1.1 (http://scripts.sil.org/OFL)
MIT License (http://opensource.org/licenses/mit-license.html)
CC BY 3.0 ( http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/)
Powered by Worktribe © 2024
Advanced Search