| 15. Science and social inclusion |
15.1 Listening and empowering children (T65), Vanessa Mignan |
| Abstract: This short presentation will present opportunities to explore and identify the best ways to involve children (aged 7-14) in the social, cultural, political, educational and scientific decision-making processes that will affect their future. Also the presentation will illustrate how institutions can be supported and guided to work with children. The presentation will include several case studies and best practices, to show how this is implemented. |
15.2 Targeting activities for under-represented groups (T65), Pravini Baboeram-Mahes |
| Abstract: Educational institutes as well as teachers and lecturers are confronted with a growing diversity of students, while at the same time certain groups are still under-represented. This presentation will explore opportunities for under-represented groups to be targeted and a teaching and learning environment to be designed which is able to serve a diversified group of learners. The concepts of locally defined minorities and inclusive excellence will be exemplified as tools for the future. |
15.3 Ethics of working with children and students (T65), Mari-Liisa Parder |
| | Abstract: Within the framework of the SiS Catalyst project, guidelines to work with children, and also guidelines to work with students, were developed. These guidelines will be presented, as well as considerations as why it is important to include ethics and what this could look like in practice. |
15.4) Implications of delivering science and social inclusion activities (T65) Tricia Jenkins |
| Abstract: Science is deeply interwoven with society, and both are constantly changing. We are living in a time of technological transformation which questions our local and global priorities for the future. The responsibility for addressing these challenges needs to be shared by all of us, including children and young people, as it is their future we are currently creating. |