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HE STEM Programme Community Engagement Project

Dr Lindsay Vare and Mrs Tracy AshwoodUniversity of Hertfordshire

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Rationale

Why did the University of Hertfordshire apply to take part in the Community of Practice Project?

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What did we do at the University of Hertfordshire?

6 reflective evaluations

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6 reflective evaluations

RI Maths Masterclass series Loughborough UniversityIET Faraday Challenge Day Institute of Engineering and TechnologySciHigh event Rocketry Masterclass connects with STEM ClubsKIT Club connections with Science Learning CentreTwilight Club connections with UH Arts and the local community.

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6 reflective evaluations

Two types of reflective evaluationsDirect peer reviews of activities.Reflective evaluations of projects that have been established with community engagements at the forefront of development. The project has provided a springboard to develop a particular activity that addresses the importance of the interaction of local community partners.

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Reflective Evaluation 1 RI Maths Masterclass series

Event: Royal Institution (RI) Maths Masterclass, Presented by Nicki Timson, area co-ordinator, East Midlands Region, Further Maths Support Programme.Date: 26th MayLocation: Snibston Discovery Park, Coalville, LeicestershireCommunity Partner: Loughborough University and Leicestershire County Council

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Reflective Evaluation 2 IET Faraday Challenge DayEvent: IET Faraday Challenge DayDate: 31st MayLocation: University of HertfordshireCommunity Partner: IET and five local schools from the Hertfordshire area

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8IET Faraday Challenge Day

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Reflective Evaluation 3 SciHigh Event

Event: SciHigh EventDate: 13th JuneLocation: University of HertfordshireCommunity Partner: Sci-High and local schools from the Hertfordshire area

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Reflective Evaluation 4 STEM Club Rocketry Master-classEvent: STEM Club Network Rocketry in SchoolsDate: 23rd MayLocation: University of HertfordshireCommunity Partner: STEM Club network and a range of primary and secondary teachers from the local area

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12STEM Club Rocketry Master-class

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Reflective Evaluation 5 Twilight Club

Event: Twilight Club EventsDate: Four events throughout the Spring/Summer term 2012Location: University of HertfordshireCommunity Partner: UH Arts, local community and schools and college in the local area

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Reflective Evaluation 5 Twilight Club

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Reflective Evaluation 6 KIT Club

Event: KIT ClubDate: Initial meeting on the 28th May, but on-going throughout JuneLocation: Science Learning CentreCommunity Partner: Science Learning Centre and a range of primary schools willing to be part of the pilot scheme

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What have we learnt?

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Any questions?

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