15-year-old can't get enough science!

About this episode

Chloe Kwan discusses her early experiences with science and suggests ways to improve science teaching for younger students.

Chloe Kwan reflects on what turned her off as a young child and how science teaching for juniors might change to excite more students like her.

People in this episode

Guest: Chloe Kwan

Topics covered

• science education
• student engagement
• childhood experiences
• teaching methods
• junior science

Keywords

• science
• education
• students
• teaching
• engagement

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