edu4oe1 outdoor education secondary curriculum 1
OUTDOOR EDUCATION SECONDARY CURRICULUM 1
EDU4OE1
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is designed to establish a knowledge and skill base for pre-service teachers in the areas of curriculum, pedagogy, planning, assessment and reporting in Outdoor Education for secondary students in the junior and middle years of secondary schooling (Years 7-10). The subject is designed to develop pre-service teachers' understanding of contemporary theory, concepts and skills in Outdoor Education teaching as applied in classroom and outdoor contexts. Theoretical concepts, pedagogical principles and state and national curriculum structures within Outdoor Education are examined and applied in the evaluation, design and implementation of learning resources that are responsive to the needs of diverse learners. Strategic advice relating to teaching this discipline includes safety management and legal responsibilities, application of learning technologies and resources.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKathleen Pleasants
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in either of the following courses in order to undertake this subject: Masters of Teaching Secondary (EMTCS, EMTCSB, EMTCSW), Master of Teaching Secondary (EMTS, EMTSB)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically analyse outdoor education theory to develop knowledge of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies to enhance student learning. Articulate a professional position on pedagogy in this field.
- Activities:
- On line modules and participation in intensive weeks
02. Plan and synthesise a range of Outdoor Education learning and teaching activities and sequences for junior secondary students (7-10). These include a variety of pedagogical approaches and resources (including safe and ethical pedagogy and use of resources including ICT) appropriate to state and national curricula.
- Activities:
- On line modules and participation in intensive weeks
03. Describe, design and evaluate a sequence of work involving a variety of teaching strategies that cater for individual differences in student learning across the full range of abilities and integrate general capabilities, cross curriculum priorities, literacy and numeracy in Outdoor Education.
- Activities:
- On line modules and participation in intensive weeks
04. Examine the relationships between assessment, feedback and reporting, learning task design, student engagement and understanding in Outdoor Education. Apply these relationships to the development and evaluation of sequence plans.
- Activities:
- On line modules and participation in intensive weeks
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKathleen Pleasants
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 12 - 12
One 8.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 12 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bendigo campus only"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay - 1500 words Individual submission | 40 | 01 | |
| Curriculum sequence - 3000 words | This assessment task will be undertaken as a group, each student to contribute the equivalent of 3000 words | 60 | 02, 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKathleen Pleasants
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 12 - 12
One 8.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 12 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay - 1500 words Individual submission | 40 | 01 | |
| Curriculum sequence - 3000 words | This assessment task will be undertaken as a group, each student to contribute the equivalent of 3000 words | 60 | 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKathleen Pleasants
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 12 - 12
One 8.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 12 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay - 1500 words Individual submission | 40 | 01 | |
| Curriculum sequence - 3000 words | This assessment task will be undertaken as a group, each student to contribute the equivalent of 3000 words | 60 | 02, 03, 04 |