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Beginner Level

Some experience in the sciences or science communication is helpful, but not required.

Approx. 6 hours to complete
English

What you will learn

  • Describe the field of the learning sciences.

  • Describe and compare different theoretical frameworks for explaining human learning.

  • Explain the relationship between cognitive biases and why people fall for mis/disinformation.

  • Describe the process of motivational interviewing and its utility in science communication.

Skills you will gain

  • Learning Engineering
  • Science Education
  • Learning Sciences
  • Psychology
  • SciComm
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Coursera Labs
Includes hands on learning projects.
Learn more about Coursera Labs External Link
Beginner Level

Some experience in the sciences or science communication is helpful, but not required.

Approx. 6 hours to complete
English

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University of Colorado Boulder

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1
Week 1
1 hour to complete

Introduction to the Learning Sciences

1 hour to complete
3 videos (Total 13 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
Week2
Week 2
1 hour to complete

Introduction to Learning Theories

1 hour to complete
4 videos (Total 22 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
Week3
Week 3
2 hours to complete

Cognitive Biases and Science Communication

2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 45 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz
Week4
Week 4
2 hours to complete

Learning Engineering

2 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 13 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

About the Designing Effective Science Communication Specialization

Designing Effective Science Communication

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