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EDF5483

Method and Practice of Teaching Outdoor Education B (6 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Mr B Wattchow

Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (OCL)

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

Prerequisites: EDF5482


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