EDF5483

Methods and practices of teaching outdoor education B

(EDU)

Proposed to be offered next in 2002

Mr B Wattchow

6 points + Second semester + Gippsland (off-campus) + Prerequisites: EDF5482

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: Report (1000 words): 20%, minor project (1000 words), 30%, essay (2000 words): 50%, and satisfactory completion of practicum