Evidence-based effective science communication is increasingly necessary. In this specialization, learn how to engineer science communication activities using evidence from the learning sciences. We'll also discuss best practices for various science communication modalities.
Designing Effective Science Communication Specialization
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Designing Effective Science Communication Specialization
Learn To Design Effective Science Communication. In this specialization, you will learn how to leverage the science of how people learn to design science communication activities.
Instructor: Melanie Peffer
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.3
(9 reviews)
Beginner level
Recommended experience
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Describe principles of human learning that are important to consider when designing science outreach activities.
Identify common pitfalls in science communication/outreach.
Compare and contrast modalities for science communication/outreach.
Design a science communication/outreach activity based on principles learned in this course.
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Technical Communication
- Science and Research
- Cultural Diversity
- Rapport Building
- Education Software and Technology
- Human Learning
- Learning Theory
- Storytelling
- Scientific Methods
- Interpersonal Communications
- Motivational Interviewing
- Communication Strategies
- Oral Expression
- Education and Training
- Writing
- Media and Communications
- Research
- Teaching
- Non-Verbal Communication
- Conflict Management
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Specialization - 3 course series
What you'll learn
Describe the field of the learning sciences.
Describe and compare different theoretical frameworks for explaining human learning.
Explain the relationship between cognitive biases and why people fall for mis/disinformation.
Describe the process of motivational interviewing and its utility in science communication.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Learning Theory
Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Decision Making
Category: Research
Category: Critical Thinking
Category: Instructional Design
Category: Science and Research
Category: Human Learning
Category: Research Methodologies
Category: Motivational Interviewing
Category: Education and Training
Category: Behavioral Economics
Category: Scientific Methods
Category: Communication
Category: Psychology
Category: Teaching
What you'll learn
Explain the role of emotion in human behavior and how it can come up in science communication.
Explain why authenticity, trust, and empathy will help foster connection and consequently science communication.
Explain how improvisation, storytelling, and nonverbal communication can improve your science communication activities.
Describe how to be an inclusive and trauma informed science communicator.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Psychology
Category: Storytelling
Category: Vulnerability
Category: Rapport Building
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Creativity
Category: Non-Verbal Communication
What you'll learn
Explain best practices for oral, written, technological, and artistic forms of science communication.
Apply principles of learning engineering to design effective forms of science communication.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Education Software and Technology
Category: Content Creation
Category: Science and Research
Category: Music
Category: Storytelling
Category: Education and Training
Category: Psychology
Category: Oral Expression
Category: Creativity
Category: Technical Communication
Category: Writing
Category: Student Engagement
Category: Photo/Video Production and Technology
Category: Simulations
Category: Photography
Category: Community Outreach
Category: Media and Communications
Category: Instructional Strategies
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