FIELD EXPERIENCE A

OED1AFE

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students develop the knowledge and skills required for safe exploration of outdoor environments. Theory and practical work encourages the development of safe practice, reasonable judgement, understanding of self, care for others and the environment, sound preparation, and the ability to learn from experience.

School: Education (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Dan Hurrell

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: OED1AOL

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Rockclimbing: Getting Started

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Tempest, G.

Year: 1996

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: MELBOURNE: PENFOLK PUBLISHING.

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Path of the Paddle

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Mason, B.

Year: 1995

Edition/Volume: Rev Ed

Publisher: LEICESTER: CORDEE

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Develop an understanding of safety concepts specific to paddle touring in open water environments and foundational skills for paddle touring in open water.
02. Develop understanding of safety concepts specific to exploring rock environments and demonstrate understanding of 'place' within the context of outdoor and environmental education.
03. Develop strategies to be able to reflect on practical learning experiences and relate this foundational knowledge to theory.

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Dan Hurrell

Class requirements

Field TripWeek: 13 - 22
One 7.50 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend from week 13 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
1 x 3 day canoe trip1 x 4.5 day rock trip

LectureWeek: 13 - 22
Eight 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 14 - 22
Four 1.00 hour tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 14 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
4 practical tutorials

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Exam 1000 words equivalence

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2

One 2,500-word assignmentHurdle: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work

N/AN/AN/AYes60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3