Week 1
The purpose of this week is, firstly, to make time for you to orient yourself to the learning materials on the website and Learnline.
Secondly this week you will start work on engaging with the literature on “community”.
This includes posting messages to discussion boards on Learnline
Orientation to materials for Community engagement for plant biosecurity
Taking the following steps will help you familiarise yourself with the design and structure of the learning materials.
- Familiarise yourself with the Learnline site for the unit - test the "online classroom" tool on your computer, running the "set up wizard" first
- Schedule the assessment submission dates in your diary
- Post a brief introductory message about yourself on the Learnline Discussion Board, including your expectations of this unit and your previous experiences in community engagement
- Investigate the materials provided under the Case Studies button on the Learning materials website
- Contact the unit coordinator immediately if there is anything you are
unclear about.
- ENV401 Learnline materials
- ENV401 website materials
- ENV401 Reading Guide
- ENV401 Assessment Guide
- ENV401 Study Planner
Kununurra case study
Paul Royce is a social scientist based in Kununurra, WA. His study was supported by the National Plant Biosecurity CRC.
Read (Royce 2008), which presents preliminary findings of his study, investigating how a community gathers and shares information.
While reading the article, make notes on points that you find interesting, useful, or with which you disagree.
- With whom in the community would you identify or position yourself?
- What might your community sector have in common with others in the community?
- What might be differences to, or barriers between, you and other community sectors or groups?
- Royce P. (2008). A community approach to biosecurity in a remote Australian region. Learning Communities: International Journal of Learning in Social Contexts June: 67-85.