EDUCATION IN THE OUTDOORS
OED3EO
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students examine the social and cultural context of education and implications for outdoor education. Components include discourses on the outdoors and 'the bush', curriculum enquiry and implications for teaching in the outdoors and global citizenship. Students undertake an agreed Applied Learning Experience of 3 days linked to an observational assignment.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Kathleen Pleasants
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must have passed 120cp at level 1 and 90cp at level 2
Co-requisites: OED3FED or OED3TBE
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 | Various readings | Prescribed | Various | Library reading list |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate understanding of curriculum considerations and educational philosophies underpinning outdoor education practice, including the ability to critically examine aims and purposes of outdoor education, and recognise and evaluate flawed aims.
- Activities:
- Various
- 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)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Understand theoretical and practical aspects of the relationships between place, knowledge, meaning and personal experience.
- Activities:
- Various
- 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)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Understand some social and cultural dimensions of outdoor education practice.
- Activities:
- Various
- 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)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Recognise situational aspects of outdoor education and how these may be manifest in practice.
- Activities:
- Various
- 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)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
05. Observe and reflect on outdoor education practice.
- Activities:
- Various
- 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)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kathleen Pleasants
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
PracticalWeek: 14 - 22
One 3.0 days practical per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 14 to week 22 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 blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000-word assignment | 4 days negotiated experience: Hurdle requirement - satisfactory participation and performance in practical work | 30 | 01 |
| 2,000-word assignment | 40 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| 1,000-word assignment | Hurdle requirement: grade for assignment 3 must be 50% or greater | 30 | 03, 05 |
| 4 days negotiated Applied Learning Experience | Hurdle requirement | 05 |