TENERIFE: TENERIFE: C&IT Field Course C&IT Field Course Support Support Barbara Rumsby & Richard Barbara Rumsby & Richard Middleton Middleton Department of Geography, The University of Hull
Mar 28, 2015
TENERIFE:TENERIFE:C&IT Field Course SupportC&IT Field Course Support
Barbara Rumsby & Richard Barbara Rumsby & Richard MiddletonMiddleton
Department of Geography, The University of Hull
ObjectivesObjectivesField Skills
Field Study module - all 2nd year geography students participate in an overseas field course as part of the Geographical Skills programme
Understanding (and experience) of the physical geography of Tenerife
SynthesisA means to make linkages between material covered in other modules (bio-geo-environ)
Technology Used to Technology Used to Support L&T ProgrammeSupport L&T Programme
Lecture Programme
Practical SessionsGroupwork skillsProject workWWW resources
ResourcesFolderReading listWWW field guideStaff
IntroductionClimate & Hydrology
Geology & EvolutionGeology & Geomorphology Biogeography
Groupworking Field NotebooksWWW Resources
Project workProject work
Logistics, Equipment distribution, Risk Assessment
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
BeforeBefore
WWW WWW GuideGuideIntroduction to the guide in practical class
Geographical settingGeologyBiogeography
Launched on the Web May 2002 - contributions welcome!
www.hull.ac.uk/geogmods
Landcover Mapping Project
Cañadas caldera
Notebooks, groupwork
Notebooks, lava experiment
El Chinyero data analysis, presentationsNotebooks, presentations
Geological map, presentations
Notebook surgery
6 evenings
DuringDuring
6 days: 3 staff-led “look-see” & 3 student projects
DAY 6
DAY 5
DAY 4
DAY 3
DAY 2
DAY 1 Las Cañadas – Geology and Biogeography
El Chinyero Project and Los Gigantes
Barranco del Infierno Project
Garachico and Volcanas Negras
Las Cañadas Geological Mapping Project
Anaga and Santa Cruz
Las Cañadas Caldera
NotebooksNotebooksPractical session in Hull
Included in cost
Anonymous
25% module assessment
Hand in at airport on arrival back in UK
Student Student PresentationPresentationssSynthesis
“Look-see” days
Use of digital camera for 1/2 day
Powerpoint
1 hour (or so) preparation, 10 min. talk
AfterAfter
Project follow-up:Landcover mapping practicalDrop-in workshops
Assessment:50% Field notebooks 25% WWW test25% Project report (group) Submission end of week 10
Takes place 1-2 weeks after return from field
Hand in on arrival at UK airport
WWW TestWWW Test
Open book (field notebooks)
Up to 1½ hours to complete
Short answer questions
Educational OutcomesEducational Outcomes
Module Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should:
… have developed knowledge and understanding of the geography of a European region
… have developed and practised fieldwork skills in geography
… be able to work collaboratively within a group to design, implement and write-up a research project in an overseas field environment
Success?Success?
7th year
Staff satisfaction
TQA - WWW format (Blackboard)
Scores and comments
Module 16204 Tenerife I
Student Comments
“The field trip for this was really good and allowed me to get a real idea of the features of the island“
“The unique learning environment was refreshing & stimulating” “This was a very organized module but it was contained too much work … it would have been nice to have finished before 10pm one night!“
“Although hard work throughout, the field excursion was enjoyable and educational. The lecture course prepared you well for the field trip …”
“Excellent module with a wide spread of interesting subjects. Amazing field”
“Tenerife was really enjoyable - perhaps too much work in Tenerife, but this was compensated for less on return.
“The computer test I thought could have actually been made into a proper exam as the answers required were extremely hard”
ConclusionConclusion
WWW and IT resources are not a replacement for fieldwork
Used to support an intensive field programme
BENEFITS
Maximises what students get out of the field trip
Student-centered, resource-based learning
Improvement in learning experience
TENERIFE:TENERIFE:C&IT Field Course SupportC&IT Field Course Support
Barbara Rumsby & Richard Barbara Rumsby & Richard MiddletonMiddleton
Department of Geography, The University of Hull