TEACHING IN RIVER ENVIRONMENTS (FLAT WATER)
OED3TRE
2018
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. Through class activities and 9 days of field trips, 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. |
| Media | Safety Guidlines for Education Outdoors | Prescribed | Department of Education and Training (2017) | State Govt. of Victoria |
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, 2018, 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 |
| Report & Reflect on Prac 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 directly related to the practical experience. | 50 | 01, 04 |
| Practical Hurdle | Satisfactory participation throughout the compulsory preparation and practical participation components. This is a hurdle task. | 02 |