Global Perspectives – Module Timetable
Amended dates
Wk beg | Aim of activity | Preparation by participants | Online activity by participants | Facilitator |
Feb 26
Now Mar 5 |
Introductions: Getting to know other participants and familiarization with module | Become familiar with online site – particularly two readings listed in Module Descriptor | Participants and facilitators introduce themselves in the Discussion Forum online. All participants together | All facilitators |
Mar 5
Now Mar 12 |
Set readings Aim: to become familiar with initial readings in experiential learning theory (Learning outcome a) | Read the two readings listed in Module Descriptor | Post a brief review of one reading (100 – 200 words) & contribute to online discussion in Discussion ForumAll participants together | |
Mar 12
Now Mar 19 |
Describing models of WIL Aims:
(Learning outcomes a and b) |
Prepare online posting | Post brief description of model of WIL currently involved with and the predominant experiential learning perspective pertaining to that model (300 – 400 words) | |
Mar 19
Now Mar 26 |
As above | Online discussion of the above | ||
Easter Weekend March 29 – April 3. Webinars are scheduled for April 23. Alternative arrangements can be made to accommodate mid-semester break if needed |
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Mar 26
Now Apr 16 |
Preparation for webinar | Participants prepare for webinar Book into one of the webinars | Post description of a WIL problem (100 – 200 words) Online discussion of the above, with participants together | |
Apr 16 Now Apr 23 |
Webinar organisation and briefing | Send slides & materials to facilitators | ||
Apr 23
Now Apr 30 |
Webinar Aim: show how to create a learning environment (outcome a, b and c) | At webinar prepare findings, identify for discussion a challenge faced by your model of WIL | Participants in webinar groups | Webinar facilitators |
Apr 30
Now May 7 |
Conclusion of module | Final online discussion and conclusion to the module | All facilitators |