Using Astronomy to Tackle the Consequences of COVID: Emma Wride at the OAE’s 5th Shaw-IAU Workshop

Описание: Using Astronomy to Tackle the Consequences of COVID in the Classroom

This was a talk given at the 5th Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education, organised by the IAU Office of Astronomy for Education (OAE, http//astro4edu.org).

One in three children in Wales live in poverty and the recent pandemic has exaggerated many issues these children experience in education. Teachers’ feedback has shown that, after this disruption, pupils benefit more from 'hands-on' learning. They need engaging, authentic experiences. Aspirations more so now than ever need to be raised in young people and fostering the belief they can achieve is crucial. This talk will share experiences of the consequences of COVID in the classroom and how Astronomy-related workshops delivered by Astro Cymru are helping to tackle these issues.

About Emma Wride
Emma has delivered Astronomy related workshops to primary and secondary schools and public events for over 10 years. An experienced science communicator, Emma is passionate about inspiring the next generation into careers within the space industry. Emma collaborates with various Universities of outreach projects and has developed and delivered many successful funded projects with AstroCymru workshops.Focussing on the most deprived areas of the SouthWales valleys Emmais determined to raise aspirations and attainment through exciting hands-on fun activities using space as a hook.

About the 5th Shaw-IAU Workshop:
This year’s Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education focuses on two themes: one special practical astronomy education topic and one scientific topic. The special topic is astronomy education outside the classroom, looking at how astronomy can be taught in a diverse range of environments such as science centers, planetaria and youth clubs. The scientific topic is planetary atmospheres, both in the solar system and exoplanets as well as our own Earth. The workshop was organised by the IAU Office of Astronomy for Education (http://astro4edu.org). More details can be found on: https://astro4edu.org/shaw-iau/5th-sh...

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