The objective of this paper is to investigate the need for effective communication of science and technology in the post-Covid-19 era. The disruption as a result of the pandemic has affected social, economic, political and technological systems across the globe. Communicating science and technology provides people with the clear, accurate and factual information that are required to respond effectively to the current disruption of systems and with the emergence of the Second-Wave of the Coronavirus pandemic. The World Health Organization six principles appears to be the most suitable strategy to communicate science and technology in this era. The Framework has six principles states that a communication should be “accessible, actionable, credible and trusted, relevant, timely and understandable. The systems approach is the preferred methodology where a complex science and technology information is broken into small constituent parts and communicated more clearly. The strategy will make it simpler for journalists, science communicators or writers to be more effective in carrying out their mandates as public educators and informants.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Science Reporting
- Trajectory in Science reporting in Africa
- Effective Communication of Science and Technology in Post Covid-19 era
- Communication Strategies and methodologies in post Covid-19 era
- Importance and benefits of methodologies and strategies
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the crucial role of effective communication of science and technology in the post-Covid-19 era. It highlights the need for clear, accurate, and factual information to guide individuals and societies in navigating the disruptions caused by the pandemic. The paper explores communication strategies and methodologies, emphasizing the importance of making scientific information accessible, actionable, credible, relevant, timely, and understandable.
- Importance of effective communication in a post-pandemic world
- Challenges and opportunities in communicating science and technology
- Communication strategies and methodologies for the post-Covid-19 era
- Role of the media in facilitating public understanding of science and technology
- Impact of space science and technology on African development
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The paper begins by exploring the role of the media in bridging the gap between scientists and the public. It examines the challenges and opportunities in science reporting, particularly in the context of Africa, where there is a growing interest in space science and technology. The paper then delves into the importance of effective communication in the post-Covid-19 era, highlighting the need for accurate and accessible information to guide responses to the pandemic's disruptions. The chapter discusses communication strategies and methodologies, emphasizing the importance of making scientific information readily understandable and actionable for the public.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Communication, Science, Covid-19, Technology, Principles, Methodologies, Strategies, Media, Africa, Space Science and Technology, Development, Journalism.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is effective science communication critical in the post-Covid-19 era?
It provides clear, accurate, and factual information necessary for individuals and societies to respond to the massive disruptions caused by the pandemic.
What are the WHO's six principles for effective communication?
According to the framework, communication must be accessible, actionable, credible and trusted, relevant, timely, and understandable.
What is the "systems approach" in science reporting?
The systems approach involves breaking down complex scientific and technological information into small, constituent parts to communicate it more clearly to the public.
What role do journalists play in science and technology communication?
Journalists act as public educators and informants, bridging the gap between scientific experts and the general public to facilitate understanding.
How does space science and technology impact development in Africa?
The paper explores the trajectory of science reporting in Africa and highlights space science as a key area for technological and social development.
- Quote paper
- Dr. Felix Babatunde Ale (Author), 2020, Communicating Science and Technology in Post-Covid-19 Era, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/981602
