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Autor/inn/en | Straw, Suzanne; Jeffes, Jennifer; Dawson, Anneka; Lord, Pippa |
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Institution | National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) (England) |
Titel | Audit of the Bloodhound Education Programme, 2012-2013 |
Quelle | (2015), (47 Seiten)
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Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Monographie |
ISBN | 978-1-9086-6664-2 |
Schlagwörter | Foreign Countries; STEM Education; Engineering Education; Auto Mechanics; Motor Vehicles; United Kingdom |
Abstract | The National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) was commissioned by the "Bloodhound Education Programme" (BEP) to conduct an audit of its activities throughout 2012 and early 2013. The audit included: telephone consultations with a range of stakeholders; analysis of monitoring and internal evaluation data; and attendance at two regional education events. Key Findings from the audit revealed: (1) There is evidence of substantial progress made by the BEP throughout 2012 and early 2013. A total of 525 Bloodhound Ambassadors currently volunteer with the BEP. The BEP and Bloodhound Ambassadors supported, or led, 133 separate educational events in the UK throughout 2012, representing a total of 284 days spent at events. The BEP estimates that 56,800 pupils were involved in Bloodhound educational activities in 2012; (2) The BEP team has also made considerable progress in developing its online offer for teachers, pupils and schools over the past year. In particular, this includes Bloodhound BLAST, a free, interactive learning environment relating to the Bloodhound project; (3) Outcomes for young people include: increased enthusiasm for, and improved understanding, knowledge and skills in, STEM subjects; new learning about engineering and an increased interest in engineering careers; and the development of personal and transferable skills such as confidence, communication skills, team work and problem-solving; and (4) As a continually evolving organisation, there are some areas which may benefit from further development to improve and enhance the BEP's education offer. These include: expanding the range of activities available to schools; strengthening data monitoring arrangements; and improving communication, both internally and externally. (As Provided). |
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Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
Update | 2020/1/01 |