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Incorporating science communication and bicultural knowledge in teaching a blended volcanology course
Ben Kennedy
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
School of Earth and Environment, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, Aotearoa / New Zealand
Kamen Engel
School of Earth and Environment, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, Aotearoa / New Zealand
Jonathan Davidson
School of Earth and Environment, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, Aotearoa / New Zealand
Sylvia Tapuke
Te Wānanga ō Waipapa–Māori Studies, University of Auckland, Auckland, 1010, Aotearoa / New Zealand
Dan Hikuroa
Te Wānanga ō Waipapa–Māori Studies, University of Auckland, Auckland, 1010, Aotearoa / New Zealand
Tim Martin
Physics and Astronomy at Elon University, Elon, NC, USA
Pinelopi Zaka
Future Learning and Development, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, Aotearoa / New Zealand
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We added more science communication activities and cultural content from Māori cultural experts in a course that combines online interactive virtual fieldtrip content with reflective workshops, laboratory sessions, and fieldwork, to reflect a need for these skills in the Aotearoa NZ workforce. Students mentioned science communication and cultural competence more when responding to a survey question regarding
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