WAYS OF KNOWING NATURE
OED1WKN
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to the theoretical and practical study of outdoor and environmental studies. Students will examine and explore connections between ways of experiencing the outdoors and knowledge of the outdoors, with an emphasis on implications for environmental sustainability. Students will also develop skills of critical enquiry, academic reading and writing, problem solving, and teamwork. Practical trips provide opportunities for observation and reflection which are recorded through journal keeping.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Philippa Morse
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: 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 | N/A | MEDIA UNIT: LA TROBE UNI, BENDIGO |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate skills required for academic study, including: verbal & written communication; critical thinking and enquiry; research; problem-solving; reading; and, referencing (SGT 6.2).
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, assessment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
02. Describe and evaluate theoretical and practical understandings of the ways in which knowledge is developed, and in particular knowledge about natural environments from different cultural perspectives (SGT 7.2).
- Activities:
- Lectures, assessment, naturlais tutorials and 3 day field trip
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
03. Analyse how particular knowledge developed through different ways of knowing nature, influences human behaviour in specific settings (SGT 2.1).
- Activities:
- Lectures, assessment, naturlais tutorials and 3 day field trip
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Philippa Morse
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 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.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 10
One 2.0 days seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature diary 1,500-word equivalent | Hurdle requirement: satisfactory participation and performance in naturalist tutorials and in practical work | 45 | 01, 03 |
| One 1,500-word essay | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 800-word essay | 20 | 01, 02 |