OUTDOOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SEMINAR
OED4SEA
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Seminars concerning professional issues in nature tourism and outdoor education are presented by staff, visitors, and students. Students report on work in progress and present a summary of their work in readings, their study of a professional issue, and their research project.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Ruth Lawrence
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
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 | Ecological literacy: Education and the transition to a postmodern world. | Preliminary | Orr, D. (1992) | ALBANY, NY,USA : STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK PRESS. |
| Readings | Landprints: Reflections on place and landscape. | Preliminary | Seddon, G. (1997) | CAMBRIDGE, UK: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse and critique research seminar presentations
- Activities:
- Seminars. Independent analyse that demonstrates relevant critical skills and relevant concepts.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
02. Demonstrate clear communication and presentation skills through delivery of final research proposal and findings to audience of peers and academics.
- Activities:
- Presentation. Independent research and written work that demonstrates the relevant critical skills and relevant concepts.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking)
03. Receive and incorporate feedback on your research proposal and findings
- Activities:
- Seminars and tutorials. Written work that effectively mobilises relevant critical and/or theoretical material in the course of developing an original argument.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ruth Lawrence
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 15 - 15
One 1.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 14
One 2.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 14 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 16 - 21
One 2.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 16 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional issue seminar. 2,000-word papers and a 15 minute presentation. | 50 | 02, 03 | |
| Readings seminar. 1,500-word paper and a 10 minute presentation. | 40 | 02, 03 | |
| contributions to seminar discussions | Seminar participation will be assessed on evidence of preparation and analytical discussion. | 10 | 01 |