Inspiring Young People in STEM: Communication Skills for STEM Ambassadors

Online Course

Future Learn
Inspiring Young People in STEM: Communication Skills for STEM Ambassadors

What is the course about?

Inspiring Young People in STEM: Communication Skills for STEM Ambassadors
The course Inspiring Young People in STEM: Communication Skills for STEM Ambassadors is an online class provided by National STEM Learning Centre through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Improve your communication skills when delivering practical activities in STEM subjects and volunteering with young people.

Course description
  • Improve your communication skills and confidence volunteering with young people
  • 2 weeks
  • Engaging young people through practical STEM activities is a proven way to get young people excited about STEM subjects, a passion that may lead to further learning and greater awareness about STEM careers.
  • On this course you will learn how to improve your communication with young people as a volunteer. You will build your confidence in presenting and collaborating so that you’re able to carry out activities that help young people develop an enjoyment of STEM subjects.
  • Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication with young people.
  • Demonstrate appropriate use of presentation, collaboration and discussion techniques to inspire young people to continue with STEM subjects or STEM careers.
  • Develop their confidence, skills and ability to do practical activities with young people.
  • This course has been created for anyone volunteering with young people in STEM. This includes STEM Ambassadors in the UK, youth volunteering group organisers, field trip educators, scout groups (and similar), outdoor pursuit centres, outreach from NGOs. You will need knowledge of STEM subjects or experience of working in a STEM environment.
  • To get the most out of this course, learners should complete the two courses prior to this one in the program:
  • National STEM Learning Centre
  • The National STEM Learning Centre provides world-class professional development activities and resources to support the teaching of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects.
  • STEM Ambassadors
  • STEM Ambassadors are volunteers from all STEM disciplines and backgrounds including engineers, designers, architects, scientists and technicians.

Prerequisites & Facts

Inspiring Young People in STEM: Communication Skills for STEM Ambassadors

Course Topic

Maths, Primary Education Teaching, STEM Teaching, Secondary Education Teaching, Teaching, Teaching Computing, Teaching Maths, Teaching Science

University, College, Institution

National STEM Learning Centre

Course Skill Level

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

Degree & Cost

Inspiring Young People in STEM: Communication Skills for STEM Ambassadors

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / National STEM Learning Centre you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
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Inspiring Young People in STEM: Communication Skills for STEM Ambassadors
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School: National STEM Learning Centre
Topic: Maths, Primary Education Teaching, STEM Teaching, Secondary Education Teaching, Teaching, Teaching Computing, Teaching Maths, Teaching Science