Some folks are just naturally gifted at this. I wish I was! But one thing I like to do is to always think of an analogy to explain a concept. That certainly helps to get a message across in a common currency.
I really appreciate that you gave examples of Baldwin and Buttigieg. I agree that they are exceptional at this and this serves as a great reminder that we can and should draw from non science examples when talking to our students about things like science communication
I have been adopting Randy's Olsen's ABT approach a lot more lately in teaching clarity, logic and purpose to my students. And, But, Therefore - And provides the background and context, but introduces the conflict and Therefore provides the resolution. Works for all sort of things.
Some folks are just naturally gifted at this. I wish I was! But one thing I like to do is to always think of an analogy to explain a concept. That certainly helps to get a message across in a common currency.
I really appreciate that you gave examples of Baldwin and Buttigieg. I agree that they are exceptional at this and this serves as a great reminder that we can and should draw from non science examples when talking to our students about things like science communication
I have been adopting Randy's Olsen's ABT approach a lot more lately in teaching clarity, logic and purpose to my students. And, But, Therefore - And provides the background and context, but introduces the conflict and Therefore provides the resolution. Works for all sort of things.