Barriers to effective communication in a science show Ian Russell Session: ‘Breaking down barriers through science shows’ Friday 10th June 4.30pm

Ian Russell Interactives

Social barriers: Presenter / Audience

Social barriers: Presenter / Audience Make the audience laugh, as early as possible.

Social barriers: Presenter / Audience Make the audience laugh, as early as possible.

Social barriers: Presenter / Audience Make the audience laugh, as early as possible. Keep the ‘spotlight’ on the phenomenon, NOT on the presenter.

It’s not just about you

Social barriers: Presenter / Audience Make the audience laugh, as early as possible. Keep the ‘spotlight’ on the phenomenon, NOT on the presenter.

Social barriers: Presenter / Audience Make the audience laugh, as early as possible. Keep the ‘spotlight’ on the phenomenon, NOT on the presenter. Stand CLOSE to the audience.

Social barriers: Presenter / Audience Make the audience laugh, as early as possible. Keep the ‘spotlight’ on the phenomenon, NOT on the presenter. Stand CLOSE to the audience.

Social barriers: Presenter / Audience Make the audience laugh, as early as possible. Keep the ‘spotlight’ on the phenomenon, NOT on the presenter. Stand CLOSE to the audience. Make ‘friends’ in the front row.

Social barriers: Presenter / Audience Make the audience laugh, as early as possible. Keep the ‘spotlight’ on the phenomenon, NOT on the presenter. Stand CLOSE to the audience. Make ‘friends’ in the front row.

Social barriers: Presenter / Audience Make the audience laugh, as early as possible. Keep the ‘spotlight’ on the phenomenon, NOT on the presenter. Stand CLOSE to the audience. Make ‘friends’ in the front row. Ask questions. Listen. React.

Social barriers: Adult presenter / Children

Social barriers: Adult presenter / Children Avoid ‘talking down’ to them.

Social barriers: Adult presenter / Children Avoid ‘talking down’ to them.

Transactional analysis ‘Games People Play’, a book by Eric Berne, 1964 PARENT ADULT CHILD PARENT ADULT CHILD Transactional analysis ‘Games People Play’, a book by Eric Berne, 1964

Transactional analysis ‘Games People Play’, a book by Eric Berne, 1964 PARENT ADULT CHILD PARENT ADULT CHILD Transactional analysis ‘Games People Play’, a book by Eric Berne, 1964

Transactional analysis ‘Games People Play’, a book by Eric Berne, 1964 PARENT ADULT CHILD PARENT ADULT CHILD Transactional analysis ‘Games People Play’, a book by Eric Berne, 1964

Transactional analysis ‘Games People Play’, a book by Eric Berne, 1964 PARENT ADULT CHILD PARENT ADULT CHILD Transactional analysis ‘Games People Play’, a book by Eric Berne, 1964

Transactional analysis ‘Games People Play’, a book by Eric Berne, 1964 PARENT ADULT CHILD PARENT ADULT CHILD Transactional analysis ‘Games People Play’, a book by Eric Berne, 1964

Transactional analysis ‘Games People Play’, a book by Eric Berne, 1964 PARENT ADULT CHILD PARENT ADULT CHILD Transactional analysis ‘Games People Play’, a book by Eric Berne, 1964

Transactional analysis ‘Games People Play’, a book by Eric Berne, 1964 PARENT ADULT CHILD PARENT ADULT CHILD Transactional analysis ‘Games People Play’, a book by Eric Berne, 1964

Transactional analysis ‘Games People Play’, a book by Eric Berne, 1964 PARENT ADULT CHILD PARENT ADULT CHILD Transactional analysis ‘Games People Play’, a book by Eric Berne, 1964

Transactional analysis ‘Games People Play’, a book by Eric Berne, 1964 PARENT ADULT CHILD PARENT ADULT CHILD Transactional analysis ‘Games People Play’, a book by Eric Berne, 1964

PARENT ADULT CHILD PARENT ADULT CHILD

Some of the best presenters adopt a LOW STATUS…

…asking for help and saying things that SOUND STUPID...!

Cultural barriers: ‘In-school’? / ‘Out-of-school’?

Cultural barriers: ‘In-school’? / ‘Out-of-school’? More DIDACTIC or more EXPLORATORY. Can’t be 100% of both.

While I’m explaining, you are not exploring…

…can’t be 100% of both

Cultural barriers: Formal / Informal

Cultural barriers: Formal / Informal

Cultural barriers: Formal / Informal Which is the audience expecting?

Language barriers: Speaking without translation

Language barriers: Speaking without translation Speak slowly.

Language barriers: Speaking without translation Speak slowly. Speak in short sentences.

Language barriers: Speaking without translation Speak slowly. Speak in short sentences. Use the simplest possible words.

Language barriers: Using an interpreter

Language barriers: Using an interpreter

Language barriers: Using an interpreter Ask for an interpreter with a sense of humour

Language barriers: Using an interpreter Ask for an interpreter with a sense of humour Make your interpreter a friend.

Language barriers: Using an interpreter Ask for an interpreter with a sense of humour Make your interpreter a friend. Give the interpreter a list of possibly difficult words that you might use.

Language barriers: Using an interpreter Ask for an interpreter with a sense of humour Make your interpreter a friend. Give the interpreter a list of possibly difficult words that you might use. Avoid loss of ‘flow’.

Language barriers: Using an interpreter Ask for an interpreter with a sense of humour Make your interpreter a friend. Give the interpreter a list of possibly difficult words that you might use. Avoid loss of ‘flow’.

Language barriers: Using an interpreter Ask for an interpreter with a sense of humour Make your interpreter a friend. Give the interpreter a list of possibly difficult words that you might use. Avoid loss of ‘flow’. Practice ‘rapid-fire delivery’ together, pausing OFTEN to translate.

Language barriers: Using an interpreter Ask for an interpreter with a sense of humour Make your interpreter a friend. Give the interpreter a list of possibly difficult words that you might use. Avoid loss of ‘flow’. Practice ‘rapid-fire delivery’ together, pausing OFTEN to translate. Practice some jokes together.