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.
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.
42. カリキュラム体系の“3つの柱”
I. 科学技術コミュニケーション思考
II. 情報の分析と行動のための計画手法
III. 科学技術コミュニケーション実践
科学技術コミュニケーションの全体像を把握し,コミュニケー
ターとして実践にとりくむ際の課題の設定や判断の基準となる
考え方を身につける。
科学技術と社会に関する情報を収集?分析?評価し,意思決
定?合意形成?戦略立案を行うための基本的な考え方を学ぶ。
コミュニケーターが様々な実践を通じて社会で役割を果たすた
めに必要となる,基本的な知識とスキルを学ぶ。