Do children generally like science? Often, yes. Do they think that they could have a career in science? Generally, no. In this training session you will be given the chance to explore the idea of ‘Science Capital’ – the feelings and experiences a person might have which would predispose them to choosing a career in science. Science Capital can be affected by experiences both at school and at home, and influenced through free-time activities, role models and peer groups. Learning about Science Capital can help us understand why some children go on to study science and others do not, while providing a framework for developing science-related knowledge, attributes, experience and resources. This course can help you to assess your own Science Capital and that of your pupils and look beyond the classroom to develop new tools for teaching science and build the science capital of young people and their support networks.
Classroom Teachers and Science Leaders – not industry
Cost: £100 (plus VAT) per attendee.
Sessions are available free of charge for our partner schools
Please register your interest for this course and we will be in touch once we have confirmed dates.
