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Equipping the Next Generation for Responsible Research and
Innovation
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)
Andy Bullough (Project Manager)
Alexandra Okada(RRI Legacy Lead)
Yael Shwartz (RRI framework)
Kathy Kikis-Papadaski (RRI CPD Programme)
Matteo Merzagora (RRI Informal Learning)
