TEACHING IN RIVER ENVIRONMENTS (FLAT WATER)
OED3TRE
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students develop knowledge, understanding and experience of flat water river environments in order to safely conduct outdoor environmental education experiences. Students will apply and extend technical paddling skills, and examine pedagogy, environmental interpretation, and group management skills relevant to teaching in flat water river environments.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Christopher Townsend
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: OED2REF (Flat and Open) or OED2RE (White Water); or subject co-ordinator approval
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 | Townsend (2016) | MEDIA SERVICES, LA TROBE UNIVERSITY, BENDIGO. |
| Readings | Canoeing : safety guidelines | Prescribed | Ministry of Education (1991) | VICTORIA. |
| Readings | Water in Australia: resources and management. | Prescribed | Smith, D.I. (1998) | MELBOURNE: OUP |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe and develop environmental knowledge of flat water river environments in order to inform curriculum planning, including safety considerations
- Activities:
- Lectures, field work and assessments
02. Apply leadership, group management skills and teaching methods on flat and open water
- Activities:
- Field work
03. Demonstrate refined planning skills (lesson planning, risk management, logistics, etc.) required for the delivery of safe, educationally relevant activities/journeys on Flat and Open water.
- Activities:
- Planning workshops
04. Critically evaluate program design and teaching experience
- Activities:
- Assessment
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Christopher Townsend
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
One 9.0 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
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Teaching Plan, = 2000 words Part 1. Program plan Part 2. Safety & risk management plan | Students will be supported in this assessment through a range of learning activities and online resources | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Part 1 Written task= 1000 words Part 2 Critical Reflection = 1500 words | Students will be supported in this assessment through a range of learning activities and online resources. This assessment task is ditrectly related to the practiacal experience. Satisfactory participation throughout the compulsory preparation and practical participation components. This is a hurdle task. | 50 | 01, 04 |