Attitudes to space science: before and after postcards

The tool involves closed-response statements (Likert-scales), a drawing element, and open-text responses, structured into a postcard format. The 'space science job role' is a way to match individual students' pre- and post- responses whilst maintaining their anonymity. 

This tool is implemented both before and after an intervention and measures students' attitudes towards space science in terms of five key areas: 

Interest – is space interesting to students?

Relevance – is space important to their own life and to society?

Accessibility – who works in the space industry?

Possible selves – do they think they have the potential to pursue a career in the space industry?

Future aspirations – do they want to pursue a career in the space industry?