oed3opa oe practical extension a
OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICAL EXTENSION A
OED3OPA
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students critically examine the cultural and environmental features of a particular place in the context of outdoor education and/or nature tourism practice.
SchoolSchool 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
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisites Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: EBOEB - Bachelor of Outdoor Education, EBOREB - Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation Education, EBOEXB - Bachelor of Outdoor Education (Extended)
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Permission of the subject co-ordinator required
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe and explain values beliefs that underpin why you participate in the particular outdoor activity.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials
02. Research and reflect on your own philosophy of your experience in the setting and the activity. Consider possibilities on how it may inform your own relationship to that environment.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials
03. Develop and demonstrate the outdoor travel skills through participation in the journey in a relatively remote and natural setting.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials
04. Develop safety knowledge and skills specific to the environment, such as navigation, understanding and working with climatic data, drinking water procurement, group management, health and hygiene, first aid in remote settings and communications.
- Activities:
- Practical field experience
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean Murray
Class requirements
Field Trip
One 9.0 days field trip per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
Seven 1.0 hours lecture per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,000-word assignment | 60 | 01, 02 | |
| practical competencies | hurdle requirement: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work | 40 | 03, 04 |