SCOM8004A Fieldwork Placement (Part A)

SCOM8004A is only available under certain award programs.

Offered By	Centre for Public Awareness of Science
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Scientific Communication
Offered in	First Semester, 2010, Second Semester, 2010, and First Semester, 2011
Unit Value	9 units
Course Description	Students in this course develop their science communication skills while training for and touring with the Shell Questacon Science Circus. The course includes experience in the development of science presentations and workshops, the presentation of science shows to audiences of all ages (with an emphasis on school-age audiences), the presentation of teacher development workshops, explaining science and exhibits to members of the public, promotion of a science outreach program, the operation of a travelling science exhibition, and the coordination of activities while on tour.
Learning Outcomes	On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have knowledge, skills and experience in: 1. Explaining science and technology concepts to audiences of varied ages and backgrounds, including school students, teachers, general public, remote communities and Indigenous audiences 2. The design and delivery of science shows, resource materials and workshops on a range of science and technology topics at a level appropriate to a wide range of audiences including Indigenous audiences 3. The skills and attributes necessary to the efficient and effective functioning of a team, as well as an understanding of group dynamics and some experience in small team management 4. The operation of an outreach education program (including a travelling science exhibition) 5. Implementation of a media campaign to promote a travelling science outreach program 6. Designing, developing and delivering a science education program, including project managing from initial concept stages to performance and evaluation 7. Delivering formal presentations
Indicative Assessment	Assessment will comprise: Science communication (51%): Including creation, delivery and continuing development of at least 3 science shows (2 aimed at school aged students and one to the general public) and the ability to explain science exhibits. (LO 1, 2). Teamwork and Professionalism (13%): Demonstrated understanding and application of skills and attributes necessary to the effective functioning of a team in a professional environment (LO 3, 4). Promotion of science circus tour (13%): Producing promotional documentation. Execution of a media campaign for a science circus tour (LO 3, 5). Education Design and Development Project (23%): development and performance of an original science communication program. Includes activities involved in the management of this project and a grant proposal both written and oral (LO 1, 2, 6, 7).
Workload	Contact: 250 hours, Non contact: 100 Hours
Course Classification(s)	TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.
Areas of Interest	Science Communication
Eligibility	Must be enroled in Graduate Diploma in Science Communication
Requisite Statement	Bachelor degree in science-related field
Corequisites	SCOM8001 and SCOM8006
Programs	Graduate Diploma in Science Communication
Academic Contact	Dr Will Grant

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