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Debunking the Post-Truth Era: A New Handbook for Science Teachers Presented at the University of Tartu\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

On Thursday, 12 December, the authors introduced their new handbook \u201cBusting Post-Truth in\u00a0 the Science Classroom\u201d<\/em> at the University of Tartu\u2019s Institute of Education. The handbook is designed for current and future science teachers, as well as non-formal education providers, but its content is relevant for anyone concerned about the spread of misinformation and pseudoscience. The book provides both conceptual support and practical examples for addressing misinformation, pseudoscience, and conspiracy theories in science lessons. It also emphasises the importance of fostering scientific attitudes, ethical values, critical thinking, and empathy to tackle complex societal challenges. While the digital version<\/a> has been available for some time, the event celebrated the launch of a tailored print of Estonian version. The presentation included opening remarks by Associate Professor Regina Soobard, Head of Pedagogicum and the Centre for Science Education. Katrin Vaino, the EVIDENCE project leader and co-editor of the handbook, shared insights about the finished project and the importance of continuing dissemination activities. Toomas Liivam\u00e4gi, Director of Luunja Secondary School, highlighted the handbook\u2019s practical applications. The authors, Professor Konstantinos Korfiatis, Associate Professor Anastasiya Astapova, Triin Rosin and Katrin Vaino, presented key points from the chapters. Co-editor Helen Semilarski summarised contributions from authors unable to attend. The event concluded with a celebratory reception.<\/p>\n

Photo credit: Triin Rosin<\/p>\n

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EVIDENCE project received a Golden Apple from the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps Agency<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

On 25 October 2024, the EVIDENCE project received the Golden Apple award in the Grand Hall of the Estonian Academy of Sciences \u2013 an honour presented annually by the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programme to the best completed projects. In this case, it was the main award in the category of projects aimed at general education. This recognition also extends to project partners from the University of Cyprus, Ume\u00e5 University, Kuressaare Vocational Centre, and Antonio Arroio School of Arts. Project leader Katrin Vaino believes that with the created learning environment and guidebook, teachers can now more effectively address socially sensitive topics such as viruses and vaccination, climate change, evolution, and cannabis, as these subjects often circulate misinformation or even conspiracy theories. The learning materials guide students in evaluating the reliability of evidence and recognising common techniques of science denial in media texts. Each module is introduced by a staged short film that humourously illustrates popular (mis)conceptions on the topic. The materials also focus on developing skills in resolving moral dilemmas and making consensus-based decisions \u2013 essential skills for tackling global challenges. Interventions have shown that the materials positively impact students\u2019 information literacy and help shift their understanding on these topics towards a more evidence-based perspective. The knowledge and ideas generated by the project (such as how to cultivate scientific thinking to protect against misinformation and support well-considered everyday decisions) have already sparked the development of a new research and innovation project. More information about the event can be found here.<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Arroio\u2019s photo exhibition on Space reached to Tartu (April, 2023)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

All intrested have a possibility to\u00a0see an intriguing photo\u00a0exhibition created by the Antonio Arroio Arts School team on the theme of space, in Vanemuise 46, Tartu until the end of the school year.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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European Researchers\u2019 Night in Tartu, 30\u00a0September 2022<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Our project and created materials were finally presented in European Resaechers\u2019 Night!\u00a0The\u00a0visitors were\u00a0 mainly locals, but also from India, China, Tibet, and Greece. Several public myths were busted while some were confirmed, too. Thank you Marie Johanna and Mihkel for your great\u00a0contribution!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Our project team represented with a workshop \u201cMythbusters wanted!\u201d at European Researchers\u2019 Night held in Tartu, 30 September<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

More information can be found <\/span>here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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EVIDENCE summer camp organised by\u00a0the University of Cyprus team in 4-8 July 2022<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The learning-teaching modules on Climate change\u00a0and Radiation (IO1) were piloted with students\u00a0 (<\/span>15-18 years old)\u00a0\u00a0in a summer camp.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo exhibition prepared by the Antonio Arroio Arts School team on Climate changes presented now in Tegs Central School (October, 2022)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Our project\u2019s \u201cbig \u00a0entrance\u201d\u00a0 in the conference ERIDOB 2022\u00a0in Cyprus 29 August\u00a0\u2013 2 September<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Within the conference, we had a good opportunity to disseminate the project\u2019s first tangible\u00a0results to the wider audience. The co-autors of the presented study\u00a0\u201cPost-truth\u00a0challenges and associated science education responses\u201d were:\u00a0Katrin Vaino, Anastasiya Astapova, Hans Orru, Konstantinos Korfiatis, Ana Valdmann, & Oleg Popov. Three of us: Katrin, Ana and Kostas had a great opportunity\u00a0to be at the venue. Kostas by the way, in the role of the\u00a0local organiser and the person in charge.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The second learning-teaching-training\u00a0event in Kuressaare<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

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27 Sept \u2013 1 Oct 2021<\/strong> will take place the second learning-teaching-training seminar of the Erasmus+ project EVIDENCE which will be held in Kuressaare (Estonia) and hosted by Kuressaare Regional Training Centre (Merit Karise and Oliver Maaker). The participants (both real and virtual) of the seminar are project core staff, teachers and researchers of partner organisations, and associated partner schools.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In the seminar, the psychological mechanisms of conspiracy theories will be opened up by Anastassiya Astapova (University of Tartu, Estonia), public myths and understanding of climate changes will be outlined and contrasted with current scientific understanding by Konstantinos Korfriatis, Andreas Panayides, and Onofrious Merittou (University of Cyprus), and of cannabis by Hans Orru (Ume\u00e5 Universitet). The participants will test and reflect on the modules that have been already developed (guided by Oleg Popov (Ume\u00e5 University), and Katrin Vaino (University of Tartu)), but also brainstorm and give input into the next modules to be developed. Also, the participants will take part in a workshop and acquire skills in producing a short video (guided by M\u00e1rcio Martins, Delfim Ramos, Jo\u00e3o Duarte, Jos\u00e9 Leit\u00e3o, Antonio Arroio Arts School). The creativity and teamwork skills will be developed under the supervision of Merit Karise (Kuressaare Regional Training Centre). <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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