The overseas placement student experience – a case study from Western Australia Sarah Collins, Mairi Knight, Rob Parkinson, Alison Austin, Claire Armstrong School of Biomedical and Biological Sciences BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare BSc Wildlife Conservation
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The overseas placement student experience – a case study from
Western Australia
Sarah Collins, Mairi Knight, Rob Parkinson, Alison Austin,
Claire ArmstrongSchool of Biomedical and Biological Sciences
BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare BSc Wildlife Conservation
Workshop aim
Overseas placements – a great opportunity to travel, learn and gain relevant experience, but….
How can we enhance the experience for the benefit of the student ?
How can we reinforce the programme learning outcomes for overseas placements?
Are we in control?
UoP Teaching and Learning Strategy 2009-12
Key Theme 3: To consolidate existing work-related, work based and placement learning and extend its provision to better support students, employers and those in employment
We recognise the value of work-based, work-related and placement learning for students. Work-based learning will become more prominent, fulfilling professional imperatives and addressing business needs, as well as offering opportunities to enhance students’ future employability.
Key Theme 5: To develop an internationalised approach to learning and teaching
Modern graduates must be able to act effectively in a global culture, economy and environment. We will increase opportunities for safe, high quality international work-based and volunteering learning opportunities.
Placements in Biology
Most students taking placement are studyingBSc Wildlife ConservationBSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Some are studyingBSc Biological SciencesBSc Environmental BiologyBSc Human Biosciences
PlacementsEither between Stage 2 and 4; minimum duration 6 months, can be 2 x 3 month placements. Successful completion leads to the award of a University Certificate of Work ExperienceOr Work based learning (20 credit) Stage 2 module
Placement experience and programme learning outcomes
BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare‘to provide specialist knowledge of the biology and ecology of animals, with particular reference to biological systems that influence animal behaviour and welfare.’
BSc Wildlife Conservation‘to provide students with a sound theoretical background, and practical knowledge and experience in the field of conservation biology. Students study the essential aspects of ecology that underpin the conservation of wildlife and its natural environment.’
At Open and Preview Day talks we stress International Placement Opportunities
ROO GULLY WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Centre for Education, Research & Conservation of Primates and Nature
But no direct experience of these placement organisations