We started with an ice-breaker activity and then we had a session on how science is taught in UK.
Next a media session (interview, headlines and written piece) where we all got a good mauling (Must remember to sit up straight and avoid words like quantify :-) ).
Then a lab practical to do hands on science demos e.g. Van der graaf generators, model eyes,combustion in water bottles like this (but definitely not like this), enzymes (pectinase), sound in tubes & wine glasses etc... This stressed the importance of doing a good performance.
Then we had a session on how scientists can help in science education (lots of different roles).
Followed by a "Good practice marketplace" which gave us all a chance to relate our outreach experiences.
This took us past the 8pm mark - so I'm tired but on the whole am happy I came on this course.
Just got to get through day 2 now :-)
One scientist on the course (Natalie) showed us a youtube video that she has done. It's good at showing how science is applied to a problem (Studying ocean currents) and on the value of video pod-casts..
Obligatory photos of the venue (National Science Learning Centre in York) and their Resources room (Cue the kid in a sweet shop effect - so many cool props to demonstrate science & maths):
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