oed3ntp nt practicum
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.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLesley Hodgson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed 120cp at level 1 and 90cp at level 2
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/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
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLesley 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 |