Educational Interests And Information-Seeking Behaviors Of Utah Residents,
2023
Utah State University
Educational Interests And Information-Seeking Behaviors Of Utah Residents, Amanda D. Ali, Lendel K. Narine
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
With a limited body of literature examining residents’ preferences for Extension topic areas, this brief report examined the educational interests of Utah residents. It explores opportunities for future programming based on residents’ preferences for topic areas and their information-seeking behaviors. Data were gathered from Utah residents in May 2021 via an online Qualtrics survey (n = 668). Results showed the topics of highest interest to Utah residents were strengthening family relationships, emergency preparedness, mental health, food storage, and healthy couples’ relationships. Residents’ information-seeking behaviors were somewhat consistent with their interests; residents searched most frequently for information on mental health, strengthening …
Table Of Contents - Jaepl - Volume 28,
2023
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Table Of Contents - Jaepl - Volume 28, Wendy Ryden
The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning
Table of Contents
Rethinking Science Communication: The Need For Dialogic, Transdisciplinary Collaboration,
2023
Lawrence Technological University
Rethinking Science Communication: The Need For Dialogic, Transdisciplinary Collaboration, Julia Kiernan
The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning
Rethinking Science Communication: The Need for Dialogic, Transdisciplinary Collaboration
Front Matter - Jaepl - Volume 28,
2023
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Front Matter - Jaepl - Volume 28, Wendy Ryden
The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning
Front Matter
Science Storytelling Beyond The Dramatic Arc: Narrativity And Little Red Schoolhouse Principles In Science Communication,
2023
University of Toronto
Science Storytelling Beyond The Dramatic Arc: Narrativity And Little Red Schoolhouse Principles In Science Communication, Daniel A. Newman
The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning
Narrative is widely recommended for improving science communication, yet the main approach to science storytelling is limited and limiting, advocating fixed dramatic arcs and the ideal of narrativehood, the absolute quality of being a coherent narrative. Neglected by this approach, I argue, are the finer grained linguistic patterns that give texts local narrativity, the quality of being narrative in a scalar, adjectival sense. I harmonize narrativity with the well-established principles of clear technical writing developed by Joseph Williams, then demonstrate how these principles might be used and taught through a comparative reading of several texts discussing a single topic in …
Storying Science: Preparing Stem Students To Engage With Discipline-Specific And Public Audiences Through The Ted(X) Genre,
2023
United States Air Force Academy Prep
Storying Science: Preparing Stem Students To Engage With Discipline-Specific And Public Audiences Through The Ted(X) Genre, Erica M. Stone, Sarah E. Austin
The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning
Communicating about science with public audiences is becoming increasingly important for STEM students, both during their studies and once they enter a specific scientific workplace. Using two different general education writing courses as case examples, one at Middle Tennessee State University and one at the United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School, this article offers a model for how the rhetorical structure of the TED(x) presentation genre can be used to prepare STEM-focused students to better engage with non-expert audiences. Through narrative reflection and assignment examples, we build on Joshua Schimel’s framework for communicating science and provide a replicable model …
Embedding The Scientists: Civic Issues As Context For Teaching And Learning,
2023
Longwood College
Embedding The Scientists: Civic Issues As Context For Teaching And Learning, Heather Lettner-Rust, Alix Dowling Kink, Edward Kinman, Joellen Pederson, Phillip Poplin
The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning
We teach science as a path to meaningful civic engagement in a participatory democracy and as a path that should be open to all; our concern lies in how the next generation of young citizens1 address challenging civic issues both by applying science to other contexts—public and civic—as well as communicating science to others—peers and the public. To that end, our article seeks to explain an interdisciplinary capstone course for our general education program that we developed to promote and support science learning and science communication by teaching in the context of important civic issues.
Why Moffet Matters Now,
2023
University of Nevada
Why Moffet Matters Now, Stephen Lafer, Jonathan M. Marine
The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning
James Porter Moffett (1929–1996) was a ground-breaking teacher, author, and theorist of language learning who had a profound impact on the fields of English Education, Language Arts, Composition, and Educational Psychology in the mid to late 20th century and was the first member of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning (AEPL). In the inaugural Moffett’s Corner, Steve Lafer and Jonathan Marine discuss how they came together, why they wanted to start this column, and what they hope to accomplish.
Public Narratives, Storytelling, And Trust: A Case Study In A Stem-Based Writing Program,
2023
University of California San Diego
Public Narratives, Storytelling, And Trust: A Case Study In A Stem-Based Writing Program, Jeff Gagnon
The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning
In recent years, a growing body of scholars have argued that narrative storytelling is an effective and necessary science communication tool for the education of undergraduate STEM students. This research comes at a time when many in the public are becoming distrustful about science, scientists, and scientific communication. However, questions remain about which genre and style of narratives are most effective at building trust among STEM communicators and public audiences? My essay answers this question through a case study of narrative communication in my first-year writing classes. I analyze my attempts to teach STEM students that “public narratives,” a genre …
Addressing Gaps In Science Competencies: Incorporating Science Communication Into Existing Classes,
2023
University of Utah
Addressing Gaps In Science Competencies: Incorporating Science Communication Into Existing Classes, Amy J. Hawkins, Melissa Rowland-Goldsmith, Nicole C. Woitowich
The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning
Regardless of which career path a scientist decides to take, they must be able to communicate effectively with broad audiences. As such, science communication training has become an essential component of STEM professional development. While multiple national scientific societies have articulated the need to address these skills as in fundamental training, few undergraduate scientific training programs have formally addressed this in their degree programs. Here we present an innovative approach to teach this skill set by blending an online science communication course with existing curricula in the biomedical sciences. Online content from the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology …
Part 1: Creating Scientist-Citizens Through A Writing Minor,
2023
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Part 1: Creating Scientist-Citizens Through A Writing Minor, Melissa Carrion, Ed Nagelhout
The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning
Part 1: Creating Scientist-Citizens through a Writing Minor
Weaving Science Communication Training Through An Undergraduate Science Program With A Focus On Accessibility And Inclusion,
2023
McMaster University
Weaving Science Communication Training Through An Undergraduate Science Program With A Focus On Accessibility And Inclusion, Adina Silver, Zoya Adeel, Tim Li, Abeer Siddiqui, Alexander Hall, Sarah L. Symons, Katie Moisse
The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning
Science communication training can help scientists engage diverse audiences with the promise and process of science, helping to strengthen science literacy and preserve public trust in science. But not all scientists have access to such training. To address this shortfall, we have embedded a suite of science communication courses in the Life Sciences Program, the largest undergraduate science program at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. A foundational course focuses on making science accessible through inclusive language and media, while more advanced courses emphasize the importance of understanding and centering the values, beliefs, questions, and critiques of audiences, and using narratives …
Coastal Communications: Teaching Civic Scientific Literacy In English And Environmental Science And Resource Management Classes,
2023
California State University Channel Islands.
Coastal Communications: Teaching Civic Scientific Literacy In English And Environmental Science And Resource Management Classes, Stacey Anderson, Kiki Patsch
The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning
Named after the national park that lies just off of our Ventura County shores, California State University Channel Islands draws faculty who are committed to integrating the coast into their teaching and research. This context has inspired our interdisciplinary collaboration as teacher-scholars who hail from separate departments (English and Environmental Science and Resource Management). Our work together is designed to amplify civic scientific literacy in our classrooms as a means of elevating discourse on the growing challenges that threaten our coastal communities.
Part 2: Learning To Communicate About Science: Writing About (Science) Writing And The First-Year Writing Requirement,
2023
University of Toronto
Part 2: Learning To Communicate About Science: Writing About (Science) Writing And The First-Year Writing Requirement, David Gerstle, Sarah Seeley, Marc Laflamme
The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning
Part 2: Learning to Communicate About Science: Writing About (Science) Writing and the First-Year Writing Requirement
Getting Beyond “Craap”: Scientific Literacy In Fyw And Wad,
2023
MiraCosta College
Getting Beyond “Craap”: Scientific Literacy In Fyw And Wad, Erica Duran, Lauren M. Springer
The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning
While first-year writing (FYW) programs often bear the responsibility for teaching students to write across the disciplines (Downs and Wardle), too often students restrict the concepts learned in FYW to the humanities, or even worse, a single class. Moreover, students frequently complete research assignments in FYW which restrict them to scholarly or peer-reviewed sources, hindering their ability to learn how to assess popular sources. This can be especially problematic with scholarly STEM sources, which are laden with unfamiliar technical terms. Although the writing and research skills learned in FYW are often intended to be interdisciplinary, FYW faculty have opportunities to …
English 101,
2023
Frostburg State University
English 101, Naomi C. Gades
The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning
Poetry: English 101
Connecting Introduction - Reciprocal Engagement And Imperfect Pedagogy,
2023
Lake Superior State University
Connecting Introduction - Reciprocal Engagement And Imperfect Pedagogy, Christy I. Wenger
The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning
Connecting Introduction - Reciprocal Engagement and Imperfect Pedagogy
Aepl Members Respond To Lynn Z. Bloom’S Recipe1,
2023
University of Connecticut
Aepl Members Respond To Lynn Z. Bloom’S Recipe1, Lynn Bloom, Bruce Novak, Geri Deluca, Libby F. Jones, Jeffrey Seizer, Elizabeth Vickers
The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning
AEPL Members Respond to Lynn Z. Bloom’s Recipe
Negotiating Scientific Identity And Agency: Graduate Student Perspectives On A Public Communication Of Science Course,
2023
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Negotiating Scientific Identity And Agency: Graduate Student Perspectives On A Public Communication Of Science Course, Lilly Campbell
The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning
Drawing on interviews with nine graduate science students, this article explores perspectives on a Public Communication of Science (PCS) course designed to help students translate their research for a public talk given at a local town hall. I first outline the history of the student-run course and then discuss three course components—public rhetoric of science; improvisation; and audience awareness. Within each component, I describe one student’s particular experience with the course. I describe how students transferred rhetorical lessons from the course to their academic writing but could also transfer rigid views of communication from their scientific work back into their …
Back Matter,
2023
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Back Matter, Wendy Ryden
The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning
Back Matter
