EDF5482

Methods and practices of teaching outdoor education A

(EDU)

Proposed to be offered next in 2002

Mr B Wattchow

6 points + First semester + Gippsland (off-campus) + Prerequisites: the equivalent of one year full-time (48 pts) at tertiary level in approved outdoor recreation/education studies

Synopsis: This method unit aims to prepare students to teach outdoor education both in the field and in the classroom. The philosophy, history, development and contemporary status of outdoor education will be examined with a focus on the educational, practical preparation of lessons, unit planning and organisation for teaching and trip planning. The curriculum focus of the VCE outdoor education study design, VET sport and recreation certificate II, and the CSF will be examined and relevant curriculum issues will be examined ie. resources, staffing, gender, equity and timetabling.

Assessment: Portfolio (2000 words): 50%, Program profile (2000 words) 50%.