engage - rri conference eesc 2016

Equipping the Next Generation for Responsible Research and

Innovation

ale.okada@open.ac.uk

Alexandra Okada

•Responsible Research and Innovation is an inclusive approach to ensure that societal actors understand risks and benefits of innovations

The impact of scientific innovation is uncertain and requires knowledge and skills for reflecting on social and ethical implications. ENGAGE - Kickoff meeting

ENGAGE help teachers support students on socio-scientific issues and apply inquiry-based science in life.

ASE UK Teachers’ conference

The ENGAGE RRI curriculum aims to equip students to be able to form evidence-based opinions on societal needs and social values.

Stantonbury School UK

Science-in-

the news

RRI big ideas

in the

curriculum Teachers’

new

strategiesScience

Knowledge &

skills for RRI

Our ENGAGE materials (lesson, sequence and project) were designed to foster 10 inquiry skills important for RRI.

Lesson

Sequen

ce

Inquiry skills for

RRI

We are equipping learners to identify issues, evaluate sources, weigh up science & values, argue opinions & compare solutions.

Inquiry skills for

RRI

• Devise questions

Communicate

• Justify opinions• Critique claims• Communicate ideas

Inquiry• Devise question

Analyse• Interrogate Sources• Analyse patterns• Draw conclusions

Solve• Use ethics• Estimate risks• Examine

consequences

Communicate Analyse Enquire Solve

■ Estimate risks■ Examine

Consequences■ Use Ethics

Should we tax sugary drinks?RRI Example

Editable materials

for RRI

ENGAGE has more than 8,000 teachers in Europe who can rate their outcomes and share comments and strategies.

lesson sequence project

apply skills

teach skills

learn content

Editable materials

for RRI

Problem•Dilemma and Problem-Solving to make learning authentic.

•Group Discussions and Conversations to build reasoning and understanding.

•Scenario and Performance Assessment to develop knowledge and skills.

ENGAGE offers six pedagogical tools for teachers to use socio-scientific issues and inquiry skills for RRI as a curriculum approach

Pedagogical Tools for RRI teaching

RRI game activities engage students to

integrate science and inquiry skills

Students were stimulated to look at

all the issues surrounding

the dangers...

Students use real data in the material to bring questions, and analyse

issues.

Teachers’ comments

References

Okada A. (2016) Responsible research and innovation in science education report. Milton Keynes: The Open University – UK. ISBN 9781473020191.

Okada A. & Bayram-Jacobs D.(2016) Opportunities and challenges for equipping the next generation for responsible citizenship through the ENGAGE HUB. International Conference on Responsible Research in Education and Management and its Impact. London 2016.

Okada, A., Wolff, A., Mikroyannidis, A. and Ashton, S. (2015) Promoting partnerships among Universities, Schools and Research Centres to foster Responsible Research and Innovation for smart citizenship, Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Technology, Policy and Innovation.

ENGAGE CONSORTIUM

Engaging.Science.euContacts: Tony Sherborne (Project Coordinator)

tonysherborne@gmail.com

Andy Bullough (Project Manager)

andybullough@upd8.org.uk

Alexandra Okada(RRI Legacy Lead)

ale.okada@open.ac.uk

Yael Shwartz (RRI framework)

yaelshwartz@upd8.org.uk

Kathy Kikis-Papadaski (RRI CPD Programme)

katerina@iacm.forth.gr

Matteo Merzagora (RRI Informal Learning)

matteomerzagora@upd8.org.uk