TEACHING IN ROCK ENVIRONMENTS
OED3TR
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students apply and extend technical climbing skills and cliff environment interpretive knowledge to be able to conduct outdoor/environmental education learning experiences. Teaching, environmental interpretive content, climbing skills and group management skills relevant to rock environments is covered.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Peter Holmes
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: OED2R and OED2OLB
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 | Book of readings | Prescribed | Various | CAMPUS GRAPHICS, LA TROBE UNIVERSITY, BENDIGO |
| Readings | ACIA Climbing Manual | Recommended | ACIA | ACIA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Guide a group of novices in climbing and abseiling activities in a single pitch environment.
- Activities:
- Practical field experiences
02. Use a range of teaching formats for group climbing instruction. Match the teaching format with desired educational outcomes.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutes and practical field experiences
03. Incorporate environmental interpretive knowledge of cliff environments.
- Activities:
- Practical field experiences
04. Lead climb efficiently and confidently.
- Activities:
- Practical field experiences
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 28
Enrolment information: Maximum capacity for prac location and equipment Priority to students in Outdoor and Environmental Education course and to enrolments in courses where this subject is core.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Peter Holmes
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Seven 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
One 10.0 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"1 x 5 day in O week plus 2 more trips"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word assignment | Essay | 25 | 02 |
| one 1,000-word assignment | Learning summary | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| one 2,000-word assignment | Teaching and learning plan. Hurdle: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |