oed3trm teaching river env white water
TEACHING IN RIVER ENVIRONMENTS (WHITE WATER)
OED3TRM
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students develop knowledge, understanding and experience of white 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 white water river environments.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSean Murray
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites OED2RE and OED2OLB
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. |
| 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. Develop environmental knowledge and interpretive experience of moving water river environments
- Activities:
- Lectures and practical work
02. Develop technical paddling competence on grade 2-3 water
- Activities:
- Lectures and practical work
03. Develop leadership and teaching competence in river environments on grade 2 water
- Activities:
- Lectures and practical work
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean Murray
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 42 - 43
Two 4.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays at night from week 42 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Field TripWeek: 31 - 43
One 8.0 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,000-word assignment | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 2,000-word assignment | Hurdle requirement - satisfactory participation and performance in practical work | 50 | 01, 03 |