The overseas placement student experience – a case study from Western Australia Sarah Collins, Mairi Knight, Rob Parkinson, Alison Austin, Claire Armstrong.

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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

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 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 studying BSc Wildlife Conservation BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare Some are studying BSc Biological Sciences BSc Environmental Biology BSc Human Biosciences Placements Either 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 Experience Or 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

Roo Gully Wildlife Sanctuary a registered charity in Western Australia which has been hosting Plymouth students since 2003; to date we have placed 14 students there, with a further four booked to go in Roo Gully

A working wildlife sanctuary in a rural location in Western Australia, run by Carol Lander …and many other species Specialises in the care of injured and orphaned marsupials….. Animals are brought in by the public or local public services workers

Pre-visit knowledge of placement organisation: it existed! assessment of a placement report final year project student talks so, we visited last November….. ROO GULLY WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Rural property on the outskirts of a small town with a large paddock area where Western Grey and Red Kangaroos roam freely Cages in area around the house where various recuperating or permanently injured animals are kept Joeys kept in the house (require constant care) Site

Animal husbandry Site maintenance Student activities

Training courses Project work - the site has good resources for this including good computer and internet access, cameras, etc. Student activities

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Roo Gully placement students gain from: Experience of the owner International experience Wide variety of discipline specific and generic skills Long term relationship Peer group support

Matching with career aspirations Placement project supervision Dissertation versus placement project Communication and support Students as ambassadors Living and working together in a small community Additional administrative support required in arranging visas Expense involved for travel and insurance Issues that need careful management

Have you had similar experiences?

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