The Harder Side of Science Communication
This course is part of Designing Effective Science Communication Specialization
Instructor: Melanie Peffer
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
There are 4 modules in this course
In this course, you will explore how to develop and implement evidence-based methods for science communication. We’ll discuss major theories of human learning, cognitive phenomena like bias and motivated reasoning that can undermine even the best activities, and the science behind why mis/disinformation spreads so quickly. We’ll end with motivational interviewing and a discussion of how to use learning engineering to design educational activities.
Introduction to Learning Theories
Cognitive Biases and Science Communication
Learning Engineering
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