oed4oec outdoor ed concepts
OUTDOOR EDUCATION CONCEPTS
OED4OEC
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students gain an overview of outdoor education theory and practice (predominantly in Australia). Students are introduced to a range of philosophies and objectives, notions of competence, processes of learning, values and ethics, and contemporary issues in outdoor education. Students are introduced to socially critical environmental perspectives that underpin teaching and learning in the department. Students participate in a practical component that explores these perspectives in the outdoor context. The subject is assessed via assignments related to the theory and the practical experience.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGenny Blades
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisites OED4OEX
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Readings | Book of Readings | Prescribed | N/A | MEDIA SERVICES, LA TROBE UNIVERSITY. BENDIGO |
Readings | Philosophical Issues In Adventure Education (3rd Ed) | Recommended | Wurdinger, S. (1997) | DUBUQUE, IOWA: KENDALL/HUNT |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Understand the theory, practice, and philosophy of outdoor education with a focus on values, knowledge about natural environments and cultural perspectives
- Activities:
- Lectures
02. Identify key components of sound judgment, participation in groups, care for others and the environment, and safe practice in outdoor activities
- Activities:
- Lectures, practical work
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGenny Blades
Class requirements
Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
One 2.0 hours lecture per week and delivered via face-to-face.
Field Trip
One 4.0 days field trip per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
one 1,500-word essay | 35 | 01, 02 | |
one 15-minute seminar presentation | 15 | 01 | |
one 2,500-word essay | 50 | 01, 02 |