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Survey of Teacher attitudes to School-Science-Engineering Partnerships

In July 2002, Clifton Scientific Trust sent a questionnaire to Science Coordinators/Heads of Science in all Bristol LEA schools. 34 responses were received in a three week period (22%). The vast majority of the responses were from primary schools as there are far more primary than secondary schools.

94% respondents reported they would value an opportunity to explore further the potential of such partnerships for their pupils.

66% respondents felt that such partnerships/links would have great educational value for their pupils, and 26% felt they would have significant value. No respondent reported less than moderate value.

The most valued outcomes were reported as

• Motivating pupils
• Stimulating questioning

Other outcomes reported were

• Putting curriculum in context
• Stimulating creativity
• Seeing science as a human activity
• Providing role models

The most valued mode was

• Scientist talking with/working with students
• Developing a continuing relationship with school

Less valuable were

• Scientists giving talks/presentations
• One-off visits to schools

The report and further information are available on request.