Abstract
The value teachers put on university-based outreach activities designed for 14 -16 year olds that involves both practical and lecture activities are discussed. A variety of good reasons for attending are provided by the teachers but the role of a School Teacher Fellow in mapping the events to the curriculum is shown to be vital to the success of any event. The pre-event difficulties needing to be overcome in engaging with universities are discussed with health and safety and in particular paperwork associated with this being cited as a particular barrier to engagement.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 31-44 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Acta Didactica Napocensia |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Early online date | 30 Sept 2009 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Research Groups and Themes
- Physical & Theoretical
Keywords
- Outreach
- School-University Transition
- Lecture Demonstrations,
- Workshops
- School Teacher Fellow
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