FIELD EXPERIENCE A
OED1AFE
2018
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.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Holmes
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisites OED1AOL
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Path of the Paddle. (Rev Ed) | Recommended | Mason, B. (1995) | LEICESTER: CORDEE |
| Readings | Rockclimbing: Getting Started | Recommended | Tempest, G. (1996) | MELBOURNE: PENFOLK PUBLISHING. |
Graduate capabilities & 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.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, practical field trips
02. Develop understanding of safety concepts specific to exploring rock environments and demonstrate understanding of 'place' within the context of outdoor and environmental education.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, practical field trips
03. Develop strategies to be able to reflect on practical learning experiences and relate this foundational knowledge to theory.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, practical field trips
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2018, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Holmes
Class requirements
Field Trip
Week:
19
-
22
Two 7.5 days field trip per study period
on any day including weekend
from week 19 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
"1 x 3 day canoe trip
1 x 4.5 day rock trip"
Lecture
Week:
15
-
22
Five 1.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 15 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
Week:
18
-
22
Three 1.0 hours tutorial per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 18 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
"2 practical climbing tutorials"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam | 40 | 03 | |
| one 2,500-word assignment | hurdle: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work | 60 | 01, 02 |