Equity in Informal STEM Learning: Using the Equity Compass

Who is the course for?

This course is designed for informal STEM learning practitioners working in out-of-school organisations and roles such as science museums and centres, zoos, STEM clubs, festivals, community organisations and makerspaces.

The course is particularly relevant to informal STEM learning practitioners working in education roles, such as planning and delivering education programmes. The course will also benefit informal STEM learning practitioners working in other roles, such as exhibition design and management, as well as those working to support young people to engage with STEM outside informal STEM learning, such as teachers, funders, and policy makers.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…

Describe key factors influencing inequalities in STEM participation and informal STEM learning

Explain the difference between equality, equity, social justice

Describe the components of the Equity Compass

Apply the Equity Compass to examples from informal STEM learning

Identify weak and strong examples of equitable practice

Reflect on and develop your own practice using the Equity Compass