EDF4233

Outdoor education studies ( 6 points, SCA Band 0, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: TBA

Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2006 (OCL)

Synopsis: Philosophy, principles and practices of the delivery of outdoor education programs. Areas of study will be selected from adventure education, experienced-based training and development, adventure therapy, challenge programs and school programs. The unit provides opportunities to apply the philosophical and theoretical concepts to a range of practical contexts.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, students should have acquired an understanding of philosophical influences in the development of outdoor education in Australia; have developed a critical review of current practices in the conduct of outdoor education programs; have developed an understanding of current practices of a specific area within outdoor education; have reviewed recent relevant research in the field of outdoor education curriculum.

Assessment: Assignment 1 (2000 words): 50% + Assignment 2 (2000 words): 50%