Forestry course: community forests group work

I think this is a classic example where some students get a free ride working in a group. In this case study, there is no evidence of students being involved in the hard, messy work of learning. I would use the following strategies to to make it more learner-centered: Given the heavy course load it is important to have students work in groups outside the class, it is also important to have students engaged in collaborative activities within class to foster collaboration. The students should also be given some autonomy to be able to choose the topic within a specified area. This would take some of the burden off the instructor.