Measuring impact and gaining recognition - STEM Club Workshop GT004 / B01

The workshop will enable club leaders to gain insight into impact measurement, experience of using impact toolkits, how to create measurement tools and how to gain recognition for the club and students.  The workshop is open to secondary schools, Sixth Form and FE colleges across England with KS3, KS4 and KS5 provision. Designed as a 2.5 hour session, the workshop includes hands on practical activities, opportunities to network and explores the following topics: 

• the importance of successful and thriving clubs and the role they play in supporting students attainment
• evaluating how STEM clubs are viewed abroad and the lessons we can learn from their methodology  
• understanding why measuring impact is important and the evidence that supports the value STEM Clubs bring to students, teachers and the school
• reviewing the value of the Science Capital approach and how to maximise it within the club 
• the benefits of sharing impact and recognition and how to use the evidence to support the schools STEM agenda and gain support from senior leadership, colleagues, parents, local industry etc. 
• investigating the different types of  methodology and tools and when to use them
• how to use the STEM Clubs student attitudinal survey impact toolkit and the ESERO-UK Space Education quality Mark
• exploring how clubs can gain recognition through award schemes, competitions, showcasing the club and digital badging