Organising student‐centred group fieldwork and presentations

Abstract

A six‐week lecture and practical module gives second‐year students the opportunity for an integrated team project involving fieldwork, laboratory analysis, data analysis, group report writing, poster production and presentations. In preparation for their dissertations, as much decision making as possible is left with the students. Enthusiasm and effective group interaction are encouraged through two workshops explicitly directed to transferable skills, good practice in poster design and team roles and behaviour.

Keywords:

• Group work
• fieldwork
• student empowerment