oed3es education for sustainability
EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY
OED3ES
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to concepts of sustainability that focus upon educational approaches to communicating the multiple dimensions of sustainability in a variety of settings, enabling strategies and actions for positive change. It explores ways of thinking about sustainability issues from a range of perspectives. In this blended learning subject, students are required to consider, critique and apply actions to a sustainability issue.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGenny Blades
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically evaluate educational approaches, taking into account the contested nature of sustainability.
- Activities:
- On line modules, tutorials/seminars, field trip
02. Recognise and apply key principles to thinking about sustainability issues, that take account social, economic and environmental dimensions.
- Activities:
- On line modules, tutorials/seminars, field trip
03. Collect, analyse and organise information on a selected sustainability issue.
- Activities:
- On line modules, tutorials/seminars
04. Design and apply solutions via an education medium to a particular sustainability issue.
- Activities:
- On line modules, seminars/tutorials, field trip
05. Critically evaluate the challenges and opportunities of educating for sustainability.
- Activities:
- On line modules, tutorials/seminars
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGenny Blades
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment - 800 words | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Project - 2,000 words | Presentation of project: hurdle requirement | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Assignment - 1,000 | 30 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |