INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR MORE ENGAGING SAFETY INSTRUCTION

摘要

There are many other strategies that can be used to teach safety topics that are discussed in ITEEA's safety publication (DeLuca, et al., 2014). One such activity described in the Example Applications Section is the design of safety placards for equipment in your laboratory/makerspace (p. 66-70). This addresses Standard 17 (ITEA/ITEEA, 2000/2002/2007) by teaching students how to design and use graphic design software, and it also creates appealing safety signs that can enhance the safety awareness in your laboratory/makerspace. There is also a wealth of good strategies for promoting safer working habits once students begin working in the laboratory/ makerspace. One example is to have students conduct safety evaluations of a partner as he/she uses a tool or machine. Although all of the strategies described in this article can help to promote safer Ⅰ-STEM Ed learning environments, instructors should keep in mind that none of these strategies can replace your expertise developed from training and laboratory/makerspace experience. Even if students conduct safety evaluations and laboratory inspections, the instructor is still liable for maintaining a safe learning environment at all times.