VERITY Recommendations for Fostering Trust in Science: Science Educators
ResourcesVERITY Recommendations for Fostering Trust in Science: Science Educators
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What is this about?
Why is this important?
Science educators are vital Stewards of Trust, shaping how future generations understand and engage with science. Yet they often work under systemic constraints: national curriculum demands, administrative burdens, and insufficient training in critical thinking, open science, and interdisciplinary approaches. These challenges are compounded by fragmented education policies, short political cycles, and weak institutional recognition of educators’ broader societal role. Without adequate support, science educators struggle to bridge the gap between scientific developments and public understanding.
The recommendations in this resource are important because they provide a roadmap for educators to build societal trust in science through practical and impactful methods. Embedding critical thinking, media literacy, and inquiry-based approaches equips students to navigate misinformation and appreciate the processes underpinning scientific knowledge. Strengthening links with communities via citizen science, outreach, and collaboration enhances the relevance of science to daily life, making it more inclusive and accessible.
Equally important is supporting educators themselves, with updated training, resources, and leadership commitment. Recognising and rewarding their role in fostering trust ensures that science education empowers rather than merely informs. These recommendations position educators as key actors in cultivating an informed, engaged, and trusting public.
