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What value has chemistry outreach by a university department to secondary schools? teacher perceptions of bristol chemlabs outreach events
Amanda Shaw,Timothy Harrison,Dudley E. Shallcross +2 more
- Vol. 3, Iss: 3, pp 15-23
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Teachers' objectives when engaging their students in University outreach programme are explored and their perceptions of the short-term and long-term effects of outreach engagement on their students are explored.Abstract:
This paper explores teachers' objectives when engaging their students in University outreach programme. Their perceptions of the short-term and long-term effects of outreach engagement on their students are explored. Seven out of twelve teachers interviewed (all from state schools) believed there were long term effects such as a rise in students taking science at pre- university level. Three out of twelve believed it was too difficult to tell and two believed there were no effects (both from independent schools). However, all teachers believed the activities enhanced interest and would continue to participate. Further exploration of these general findings is presented.read more
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The many positive impacts of participating in outreach activities on postgraduate students
GT Harrison,KL Hanford,BT Cheesman,G Kaur,SD Franklin,Amc Laurain,MI Medley,Alison C Rivett,Karen Shallcross,Ke Shaw,Simon Williams,Dudley E. Shallcross,L Sellou +12 more
TL;DR: The postgraduate with their undergraduate counterpart in terms of their contributions to engagement activities is contrasted and it is shown that the postgraduate students perceive that there are many benefits for themselves.
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Outreach within the Bristol ChemLabS CETL (Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning)
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Publicising chemistry in a multicultural society through chemistry outreach
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe the history of the partnership between the chemistry departments at Rhodes University and the University of Bristol and provide an outline of the chemistry content of their outreach initiatives, the modes of delivery, advantages to both departments and their students for involvement in various levels of outreach, the challenges they still face and additional opportunities that such work facilitated.
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Improving the quantitative research skills of Welsh Baccalaureate teachers through university engagement
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors argue that universities have an opportunity to engage with schools, teachers and pupils in the delivery of quantitative research skills that can be beneficial for both schools and universities.
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On the Impact of School Teacher Fellows in Chemistry Departments within UK Higher Education Institutes, from 2005-2013.
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