Effective Chemistry Communication in Informal Environments Contributor(s): National Academies of Sciences Engineeri (Author), Division of Behavioral and Social Scienc (Author), Board on Science Education (Author) |
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ISBN: 0309377528 ISBN-13: 9780309377522 Publisher: National Academies Press OUR PRICE: $46.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Chemistry - General - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Science & Technology - Science | Study & Teaching |
Dewey: 507 |
LCCN: 2016946891 |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.9" W x 9.9" (0.85 lbs) 168 pages |
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Publisher Description: Chemistry plays a critical role in daily life, impacting areas such as medicine and health, consumer products, energy production, the ecosystem, and many other areas. Communicating about chemistry in informal environments has the potential to raise public interest and understanding of chemistry around the world. However, the chemistry community lacks a cohesive, evidence-based guide for designing effective communication activities. This report is organized into two sections. Part A: The Evidence Base for Enhanced Communication summarizes evidence from communications, informal learning, and chemistry education on effective practices to communicate with and engage publics outside of the classroom; presents a framework for the design of chemistry communication activities; and identifies key areas for future research. Part B: Communicating Chemistry: A Framework for Sharing Science is a practical guide intended for any chemists to use in the design, implementation, and evaluation of their public communication efforts. |