open access publication

Article, 2023

Integrating sustainability into a higher education science communication course

JCOM-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE COMMUNICATION, ISSN 1824-2049, 1824-2049, Volume 22, 6, 10.22323/2.22060201

Contributors

Vitting-Seerup, Sabrina 0000-0003-2070-3603 (Corresponding author) [1] Achiam, Marianne 0000-0003-1701-2959 [1]

Affiliations

  1. [1] Univ Copenhagen, Dept Sci Educ, Copenhagen, Denmark
  2. [NORA names: KU University of Copenhagen; University; Denmark; Europe, EU; Nordic; OECD]

Abstract

The global problems we face call for universities to prioritise science communication education and training. Here, we describe how we integrated sustainability into a master-level course in science communication through three iterations. By retrospectively analysing our actions and reflections, we demonstrate how and why we progressed from education about sustainability to education for sustainability, and finally education as sustainability. We conclude by discussing our findings, and offering our implications for the teaching and learning of sustainability science communication and of science communication.

Keywords

Professionalism, Science communication teaching, professional development and teaching in science communication

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