Themes
Vaccination
Why do people remain unvaccinated? Globally, vaccination programmes have repeatedly led to heated debates.
Starting in Germany, MULTIPLIERS will look deeper into the examples of several vaccination programmes such as the one against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which targets specifically teenagers.
Our students will discover different perspectives, including the two often-conflicting aims of protecting public health and individual autonomy at the same time. Activities include meeting experts and science professionals, e.g. from the University Hospital in Bonn, collecting data and information, and discussing both benefits and effects of vaccinations.
Opening students’ perspectives to science careers
The first round of MULTIPLIERS in Germany is dedicated to the topic of vaccination, with a focus on HPV and Covid-19, as well the immunological and ethical aspects of the vaccines. But raising awareness about the infection and promoting science learning are not the only goals of the project. Through visits to authentic settings and …
Vaccination in discourse: How students in Bonn, Germany, learn to deal with this controversial issue
After years of coping with a global pandemic, the topic of vaccination could not be more urgent to society and is at the centre of the first MULTIPLIERS thematic project in Germany. Since the establishment of local Open Science Communities (OSCs) began in November 2021, the group quickly grew into a network of schools and …
Students as Agents of Social Change/MULTIPLIERS & OStogether Inspiration Session
What does the school of the future look like? The times when students were considered mere recipients of information are over. Still, schools haven’t fully transitioned yet into a model that strongly encourages student participation, agency and self-efficacy, preparing pupils to tackle real-world challenges. With a focus on science education and sustainability dilemmas, the MULTIPLIERS …
What is Open Schooling? The MULTIPLIERS approach to build inclusive and long-lasting learning communities
Modern societies are facing a wide range of complex challenges, such as fighting climate change, protecting the environment, promoting healthy living and fighting pandemics such as COVID-19, among others. To successfully prepare for and address such challenges, citizens must actively engage in public dialogue on scientific issues and participate responsibly in science-informed decision making. Still, …
