FIELD EXPERIENCE A
OED1AFE
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students develop the knowledge and skills required for safe exploration of outdoor environments. Theory and practical work encourages the development of safe practice, reasonable judgement, understanding of self, care for others and the environment, sound preparation, and the ability to learn from experience.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Peter Holmes
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: OED1AOL
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 | Path of the Paddle. (Rev Ed) | Recommended | Mason, B. (1995) | LEICESTER: CORDEE |
| Readings | Rockclimbing: Getting Started | Recommended | Tempest, G. (1996) | MELBOURNE: PENFOLK PUBLISHING. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop an understanding of safety concepts specific to paddle touring in open water environments and foundational skills for paddle touring in open water.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, practical field trips
02. Develop understanding of safety concepts specific to exploring rock environments and demonstrate understanding of 'place' within the context of outdoor and environmental education.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, practical field trips
03. Develop strategies to be able to reflect on practical learning experiences and relate this foundational knowledge to theory.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, practical field trips
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Peter Holmes
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 19 - 22
Two 7.5 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend from week 19 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"1 x 3 day canoe trip
1 x 4.5 day rock trip"
LectureWeek: 15 - 22
Five 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 18 - 22
Three 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 18 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2 practical climbing tutorials"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam | 40 | 03 | |
| one 2,500-word assignment | hurdle: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work | 60 | 01, 02 |