Inspiring Young People in STEM: Communication Skills for STEM Ambassadors

Syllabus

• Week 1

  Inspiration through communication

  • Inspiration through communication

    Welcome to the course. We start by thinking about why communication is so important in inspiring young people. How will you change the way you say things and interact to improve your communication?

  • Verbal communication

    In this activity we look at the way STEM Ambassadors use verbal communication. How does what you say, how you say it and what you ask improve the way young people understand you?

  • Non-verbal communication

    What you convey without words is just as important as your message. How do you use non-verbal communication effectively?

• Week 2

  Delivering your activity

  • Starting the activity

    Welcome to the second week of the course. We start... at the beginning. How do you make a good impression and get your activity off to a good start?

  • Delivering the activity

    In delivering a STEM activity, you will need to keep engaging your students throughout. We’ve already looked at some techniques, such as questioning, but how else will you put your communication skills into practice?

  • Wrapping up

    Just like the first five minutes, the last five minutes provide an opportunity to create a lasting impression with the young people you are volunteering with. What will you want them to remember?

  • Deliver an activity

    It's time to put your communication skills into practice and deliver an activity. How did it go?

  • Inspiring young people

    Continue your volunteering development. You've looked at the role of effective communication, but where next?