chemistry outreach in the eastern cape: a science & communication initiative between rhodes...
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Chemistry Outreach in the Eastern Cape:
A Science & Communication Initiative between Rhodes
University and Bristol University, UK.
S.R. Abel, S.N. Sunassee,
A. Meyer, M. Tukulula, J.D. Sewry*[email protected]
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Background
• Mathematics and science teacher shortage
• Schools under resourced or teachers cannot use resources
• 2008 matric results:
Physical Science – only 15% achieved a pass above 50%.
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Rhodes University Initiatives
• Khanya Maths & Science Club
• Chemsoc Outreach
• Chemistry Teacher Training
Collaboration between RU Chemistry Dept, DoE & RU Education Dept
• Scifest Africa
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Bristol University Initiatives
• Bristol ChemLabS• Outreach
• Schools– Primary
– Secondary
• Teachers• Wider Community
• Summer School• ‘A Pollutants Tale’• Practical Chemistry Workshops
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Common Goals
• Improving Standards of Science Education in Schools
• Empowering science teachers
• Making Science accessible, relevant and fun
• Improving Practical Work
• Encouraging young people to see science as a career option
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Fact-finding Visit to Bristol School of Chemistry
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Fact-finding Visit to Bristol School of Chemistry
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Junior School Chemistry Workshops – RU Chem Dept
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High School Chemistry Lecture Demonstrations – Grahamstown
Schools
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Where to from here?
• Ongoing Collaboration with Bristol School of Chemistry ChemlabS
• Taking Chemistry demonstrations and lecture demonstrations further afield
• Training Teachers • Encouraging outreach as an aid to learning
amongst Rhodes Chemistry Undergraduates (Service Learning)
• Using young scientists to communicate the relevance and importance of science to the wider community
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Acknowledgements
• Rhodes University • Staff and Students: Bristol University School of
Chemistry• Dr Linda Sellou and Dr Preeti Kaur• Prof Mike Davies-Coleman• Rhodes Postgraduates• Afrox and Sasol
Photographs – S. Sunnassee, J. Sewry, A. Meyer, S. Abel and Bristol ChemLabS website