oed2olb safety in outdoor environments
SAFETY IN OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS
OED2OLB
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students further develop outdoor leadership competence and gain experience in small group leadership in outdoor/environmental education. Knowledge of safety/risk management, trip planning, remote area first aid, stress/burnout, social psychology, disability issues, legal liability, certification and professional ethics is developed.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSean Murray
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Book of Readings | Prescribed | Various | MEDIA SERVICES, LA TROBE UNIVERSITY, BENDIGO (AVAILABLE ON LMS AND LIBRARY RESERVE) |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe strategies that support students' wellbeing and safety working within school and/or system, curriculum and legislative requirements.
- Activities:
- Lectures, practical work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Understand the relevant and appropriate sources of professional learning for teachers.
- Activities:
- Lectures, practical work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Identify, analyse and plan for risk in outdoor environments.
- Activities:
- Lectures, practical work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean Murray
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 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.
SeminarWeek: 20 - 20
Four 8.0 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 20 to week 20 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Remote Area First Aid"
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1-hour exam | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| one 2,000 word safety plan | Hurdle requirement: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work | 60 | 01, 03 |
| one 800-word reflective essay | 20 | 01, 02 |