Here you will find professional learning activities, research and resources that are suitable for working in a community learning and development context.
Equity in Informal STEM Learning: Using the Equity Compass – A free self-paced course for those working with young people in informal STEM learning, outreach and public engagement brought to you by University College London
Counting on a Greener Scotland – The COGS pack provides opportunities for learners to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of numeracy, in the particular contexts of weather, climate change and energy. The pack is for use with adult learners. It is put together with adults in mind and so uses appropriate language and graphics. However, it could be used in schools, youth clubs, community groups or in any other appropriate learning context
Scotdec Global Youth Work Resource – This global citizenship resource uses six everyday commodities – water, tobacco, chocolate, textiles, mobile phones and food – as a starting point for exploring global interdependencies. The resource includes practical activities, background information and resources aimed at encouraging young people to think about their own lives and how they connect with others. Examining these topics within the framework of social justice, human rights and sustainable development enables young people to reflect on how their behaviour and actions impact on people and issues locally and globally.
The Digital Youth Work Project aimed to build the capacity to deliver digital youth work at local, national, regional and European levels. It was an Erasmus+ project with seven partners from six different countries across Europe implemented during 2017-2019. Young people are growing up in a digital era and they need support to navigate the online aspects of their lives and this interaction is becoming more important in youth work.
This research report from the Welcome Trust, 2017, focuses on: Understanding the broad context of youth workers and STEM and identifying the right language and ways to communicate STEM (and STEM training) to youth workers.
Hi5 Award STEM Toolkit – A fantastic resource with 50 activities to support involving young people in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) activities that are fun, educational and engaging.
Science for Successful Learning– An introductory science learning and teaching resource aimed at adults. Covers the basics of science relating to five economic growth areas in Scotland: Energy, Tourism, Creative Industries, Life Sciences, and Food and Drink. Can be used with parents to provide them with STEM basic literacy so they can help their children learn as well as make learning and career choices.
Safe, Secure and Empowered Resources about cyber security about maximising the opportunities and learning but also minimising the threats and misinformation that affect confidence, motivation and access for everyone.
Unlocking STEM in CLD – Grant funds and support from Education Scotland and the efforts of Community Learning and Development (CLD) staff in Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City councils and Aberdeen Science Centre have resulted in pilot workshops, materials, guidance, a case study publication and an online training programme for access across the Northern Alliance area. All of these things are aimed at strengthening the practice of those working in CLD through learner engagement with a STEM focus. Underpinning this work has been the ethos and practice of collaboration and co-production. We hope these resources will be well used and will support the professional learning of staff in the CLD sector. Programme link – Science for Community Learning and Development Workers 2019-2020 Unlocking STEM in CLD Practice Case Studies
