NATURE PRACTICUM
OED3NTP
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students develop and deliver components of a community based natural history program and observe/experience program delivery in the Nature Tourism and Environmental Education field. In classes and in the field, students also cover professional issues, networking and job application processes.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Lesley Hodgson
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must have passed 120cp at level 1 and 90cp at level 2
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | The Interpreters Guidebook | Recommended | Regnier, K., Gross, M. and Zimmerman,R. (1994) | UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN |
| Readings | Wildlife of the Box-Ironbark Country | Recommended | Tzaros, C. 2005 | CSIRO PUBLISHING. MELBOURNE. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Build experience in teaching natural history skills through experience in planning and presenting an interpretive activity to First-year students
- Activities:
- Lectures, field work
02. Gain insight into possible career options through relevant work experience placements and information sessions
- Activities:
- Lectures, field work
03. Observe, reflect on and evaluate practical workplace experiences
- Activities:
- Lectures, field work
04. Develop knowledge and skills to prepare for work
- Activities:
- Lectures, field work
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lesley Hodgson
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 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| work preparation assignment (equivalent to 1,500-words) | 30 | 04 | |
| Grampians teaching (equivalent to 1,500-words) | Hurdle requirement: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work | 40 | 01, 03 |
| practical field work placement (equivalent to 1,500-words) | 30 | 02 |