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Overview
Evidence-based effective science communication is increasingly necessary. In this Designing Effective Science Communication Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Colorado Boulder, learn how to engineer science communication activities using evidence from the learning sciences. We'll also discuss best practices for various science communication modalities.
Applied Learning Project
- The major projects for this specialization are designed to be flexible.
- By the end of this specialization, you will have either a portfolio with different science communication activities, or one large activity that you'll iterate on as you move through the specialization.
What You Will Learn:
- Describe principles of human learning that are important to consider when designing science outreach activities.
- Compare and contrast modalities for science communication/outreach.
- Identify common pitfalls in science communication/outreach.
- Design a science communication/outreach activity based on principles learned in this course.
Skills you'll gain
- SciComm
- Learning Engineering
- Science Education
- Science Communication
- Learning Sciences
- Psychology
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Harder Side of Science Communication
- The Softer Side of Science Communication
- Modes of Science Communication
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Communication Studies STEM Education View 5 other Short Courses in STEM Education in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Beginner level
- Recommended experience: Some experience in the sciences or science communication is helpful, but not required.
Tuition Fee
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Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.
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