The science communication is to tell the science to a citizen, to hear the thought about the science from a citizen, and to
think of the science together with a citizen. In this course, students learn the history and the concept of the science communication,
and then they learn communication skills through volunteer activities as a science communicator at National Museum of Emerging
Science and Innovation (Miraikan). These activities provide an opportunity for students to consider the relation between science
and society, and also their research and society.
This course polishes your ability to explain difficult research results to others and finally to the world.
- To understand the history and the concept of science communication.
- To cultivate communication skills through volunteer activities as a science communicator at Miraikan.
- To consider the relation between science and society, and your own research and society, and then to understand your role to achieve.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1． | Introduction to the course: The outline of the course is reviewed by the teacher in charge of the course. | * | 0minutes |
| 2． | Submission of an application of the training at National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation *) One piece of photograph for the ID card is necessary. |
* | 60minutes |
| 3． | A group interview: Prior to the training, students are interviewed in a group by managers of Miraikan, to confirm the purpose of attendance and to give some instructions. | * | 60minutes |
| 4． | Lecture-1: “What is science communication?” | * | 60minutes |
| 5． | Preparatory training: The managers of Miraikan will review the outline and exhibits, and talk on the mental attitude as a science communicator. | * | 60minutes |
| 6． | Setting of the object and the strategy: Students set the object and the strategy to achieve in this course. | * | 60minutes |
| 7． | The first practical training: Students implement the first practical training of the explanation of exhibits to the visitors at Miraikan. | * | 60minutes |
| 8． | The second practical training: Students implement the second practical training of the explanation of exhibits to the visitors at Miraikan. | * | 60minutes |
| 9． | Lecture-2: “Reflection of activities and resetting of the object and the strategy” | * | 60minutes |
| 10． | Resetting of the object and the strategy: Students look back on past activities and reset the object and the strategy. | * | 60minutes |
| 11． | The first practice: Students practice the first activities as a science communicator idependently. | * | 60minutes |
| 12． | The second practice: Students practice the second activities as a science communicator independently. | * | 60minutes |
| 13． | Presentation and discussion: Students present the results of their activities at Miraikan, and discuss with the teachers and other students. | * | 60minutes |
| 14． | Compilation and submission of a report | * | 60minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 780minutes |
| volunteer activities | presentation | report | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10% | 5% | 10% | 25% |
| 2. | 30% | 5% | 10% | 45% |
| 3. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 30% |
| Total. | 50% | 20% | 30% | - |
Volunteer activities at Miraikan and the final presentation in the last class
1.The Science Communication Starter's Kit, A Guide for Scientists
2.Documents distributed in the class
2.Documents distributed in the class
To prepare an application of the training at National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation.
*) One piece of photograph for the ID card is necessary.
*) One piece of photograph for the ID card is necessary.
- Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
- Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
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