oed3trm teaching river env white water

TEACHING IN RIVER ENVIRONMENTS (WHITE WATER)

OED3TRM

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students develop knowledge, understanding and experience of white water river environments in order to safely conduct outdoor environmental education experiences. Students will apply and extend technical paddling skills, and examine pedagogy, environmental interpretation, and group management skills relevant to teaching in white water river environments.

FacultyFaculty of Education

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorSean Murray

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites OED2RE and OED2OLB

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsBook of ReadingsPrescribedN/AMEDIA SERVICES, LA TROBE UNIVERSITY, BENDIGO.
ReadingsCanoeing : safety guidelinesPrescribedMinistry of Education (1991)VICTORIA.
ReadingsWater in Australia: resources and management.PrescribedSmith, D.I. (1998)MELBOURNE: OUP

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean Murray

Class requirements

Field TripWeek: 31 - 43
One 8.0 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.

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 43 - 43
One 5.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 43 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
2,000-word assignment50
2,000-word assignment50
Practical WorkHurdle requirement - satisfactory participation and performance in practical work0