Improve your communication skills when presenting STEM activities and volunteering with young people. Improve your communication skills and confidence volunteering with young people. Engaging young people through practical STEM activities is a proven way to get young people excited about STEM subjects, a passion that may lead to further learning and greater awareness about STEM careers.

This course does not have open access anymore.

On this course you will learn how to improve your communication with young people as a volunteer. You will build your confidence in presenting and collaborating so that you’re able to carry out activities that help young people develop an enjoyment of STEM subjects.

What topics will you cover?

This two-week, self-paced course will cover:

- Active listening and an introduction to questioning for learning.

- Non-verbal communication and running a room.

- Starting, delivering and finishing a practical activity with young people.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

- Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication with young people.

- Demonstrate appropriate use of presentation, collaboration and discussion techniques to inspire young people to continue with STEM subjects or STEM careers.

- Develop their confidence, skills and ability to do practical activities with young people.

Active Listening

Course Auditing

National STEM Learning Centre