FIELD EXPERIENCE A

OED1AFE

2021

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.

SchoolEducation

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorMarcus Morse

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Available as ElectiveYes

Learning ActivitiesLectures, tutorials (including practical demonstrations), practical field trips

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesOED1AOL

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Readings

Rockclimbing: Getting Started

Resource TypeRecommended

Resource RequirementN/A

AuthorTempest, G.

Year1996

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherPENFOLK PUBLISHING.

ISBN1875894020, 9781875894024

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Path of the Paddle

Resource TypeRecommended

Resource RequirementN/A

AuthorMason, B.

Year1995

Edition/VolumeRev Ed

PublisherLEICESTER: CORDEE

ISBN9781559710046

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Develop an understanding of safety concepts and foundational skills specific to paddle touring in river system environments.
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.

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarcus Morse

Class requirements

Field TripWeek: 13 - 22
One 7.50 d 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 h 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 h 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 1250 words equivalence

N/AOther written examIndividualNo40 SILO1, SILO2

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

N/AAssignmentIndividualYes60 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3