international group work for sustainable development
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International Group WORK
for sustainable development
Sustainable Chemistry
Dr Richard Darton & Dr KatheriNE HAXTON
Chemistry, Keele [email protected], @kjhaxton
Level 4 15-credit module, all coursework.
In person (Keele) & distance (NXU). Places chemistry in the societal, political and cultural context.
Opportunity to get students in UK and China talking to each other.
Collaborative DegreeYear 1: Nanjing XiaoZhuang (NXU)
Year 2/3: NXU Programme + 8 pass/fail bridging modules by Keele staff; 6 ‘in person’, 2 distance learning
Year 4: Keele 3rd year + 3 bespoke modules, join with UK cohort.
Synchronize in person
and distance modules
Share email and
discussion prompts with
groups
Simple form to summarise discussions
and reflections
“It was nice to converse with the Chinese students and to find out about how another culture tackles sustainability.”
“I feel that the assignment was too dependent on the Chinese students responding to our emails.”
This task rewards students who are engaged and: - organised (emailing well in advance of deadlines) - curious (willing to learn from one another) - open (not deterred by cultural barriers)
EnergyPersonal Care
Water Security
Food Security
PlasticsHealth
“I didn’t like this task!! Because the Keele students didn't email me more!!!”
“Be more nice and open, don't be shy, be willing to chat to others.”
This task is harsh on students who: - leave things to the last minute - are reluctant to engage, ask questions, be curious - dislike social activities and prefer solitary research