The document describes the development of a new workshop method using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to address trans-science problems. It involves decomposing the problem, identifying options and evaluation criteria, participants answering AHP questionnaires to score and compare options, and an offline workshop to discuss results. A pilot workshop on sustainable fisheries used AHP to compare options of purchasing cod with or without Marine Stewardship Council certification. Participants changed choices and confidence levels after learning about criteria and results. The method aims to help participants reflect on implicit values and better understand complex issues and diverse perspectives.
The document describes the development of a new workshop method using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to address trans-science problems. It involves decomposing the problem, identifying options and evaluation criteria, participants answering AHP questionnaires to score and compare options, and an offline workshop to discuss results. A pilot workshop on sustainable fisheries used AHP to compare options of purchasing cod with or without Marine Stewardship Council certification. Participants changed choices and confidence levels after learning about criteria and results. The method aims to help participants reflect on implicit values and better understand complex issues and diverse perspectives.
This document discusses evaluation methodology for practices in science communication. It begins by noting the lack of systematic evaluation has made it difficult to compare practices, develop theories, and ensure accountability. The author argues for developing a common evaluation language while acknowledging the diversity of science communication. A key challenge is that practices have diverse purposes and actors. The author proposes using program theory and logic models to systematically evaluate practices in an ex post facto manner. This involves practitioners describing the purposes and means of a practice after completion to facilitate evaluation. The discussion considers how to account for change and complexity in program theories. The goal of developing evaluation is to improve practices for public benefit rather than administrative control.
This document discusses evaluation methodology for practices in science communication. It begins by noting the lack of systematic evaluation has made it difficult to compare practices, develop theories, and ensure accountability. The author argues for developing a common evaluation language while acknowledging the diversity of science communication. A key challenge is that practices have diverse purposes and actors. The author proposes using program theory and logic models to systematically evaluate practices in an ex post facto manner. This involves practitioners describing the purposes and means of a practice after completion to facilitate evaluation. The discussion considers how to account for change and complexity in program theories. The goal of developing evaluation is to improve practices for public benefit rather than administrative control.
This document describes a science communication course for graduate students that aims to improve their communication skills and ability to think collaboratively. The 4-day course has students explore the context of their research, present it, and develop plans for collaborative research projects combining their work with others’. Students found the experience broadened their thinking beyond their specialties and helped them better understand how to communicate and work with researchers in different fields. The course appears effective at training collaborative and communication skills in a practical manner based on students' positive reflections on reconsidering their research approaches and connectivity with others.
1. Researchers at the Earth-Life Science Institute developed new formats for communicating science more effectively, including a multi-layer scientific article format and a movie format to introduce researchers.
2. One case study involved creating a scientific article on silicon dioxide crystallization and Earth's core evolution with 5 layers of varying accuracy and readability.
3. A second case study developed a movie format to introduce researchers using structured interviews.
The document proposes introducing the case method approach to education for science and technology communication. It summarizes key challenges in current education programs and outlines a research project to develop a case-based educational program. The project would visualize practical knowledge through case studies created by both educators and learners. This would provide more effective learning opportunities while also advancing the theoretical framework of the field. The proposed schedule outlines developing sample cases, prototyping an educational program using cases, and evaluating learning outcomes and the effectiveness of the case method approach.
Development of workshop for collective decision making, community building, and citizenship learning about handling trans-science problems based on AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process)
NTNU-HU-SNU Joint Symposium on Science Education &
The 17th HU-SNU Joint Symposium-Satellite Session
Science Education in Various Contexts : The Next Generation
December 3-4, 2014 Yilan, Taiwan
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