edu4oem outdoor ed teaching method

OUTDOOR EDUCATION TEACHING METHOD

EDU4OEM

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Knowledge and skills are developed about lesson planning, units of work, literacy and numeracy across the curriculum, and assessment and reporting. The emphasis is on curriculum development in an Australian context, drawing upon the example of the Victorian Essential Learning Standards, Victorian Certificate of Education, Principles of Learning and Teaching. An overview of alternative education pathways will be provided, including VCAL & VET. Strategic advice relating to teaching this discipline is based on learning theories, including safety and legal responsibilities, application of learning technologies, audio-visual materials, and resources.

FacultyFaculty of Education

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorAlison Lugg

Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange StudentsNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjects EDU4OEA, EDU4OEB

Special conditions One year of study in Outdoor Education which includes environmental studies and outdoor recreational activities. A current first aid certificate (Emergency First Aid Level 2).

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsA pedagogy of place: Outdoor education for a changing worldRecommendedWattchow, B. & Brown, M. (2011)CLAYTON: MONASH UNIVERSITY

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2014, All Year, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlison Lugg

Class requirements

WorkShop
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.

Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
AUSVELS Outdoor Education Unit of Work50
Outdoor Education Teaching Rationale25
VCEOES Teaching Plan25