EDF2613 - Adventure education

Leader(s): Dr B Wattchow

Offered

Peninsula First semester 2009 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit introduces the philosophy and theory of adventure education. This includes an experiential learning program (where the student works as both a participant and leader/facilitator) in outdoor activities such as kayaking, sea kayaking, and environmental interpretation. Students focus on facilitating the transfer of adventure experiences to life-applicable learning. The unit emphasises planning, utilising, managing, and evaluating the use of small groups in problem solving, trust and team building activities. This unit includes eight days of fieldwork.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this unit students should be able to: 1 understand the philosophy and theoretical basis of adventure education; 2. demonstate knowledge of student centred teaching methods; 3. effectively facilitate small group activities within the adventure education paradigm; 4. actively demonstrate competencies in practical components; 5 engage with contemporary issues in adventure education practice; 6. demonstrate reflective skills to enhance further professional development.

Assessment

Assessment Task 1 (2000 words): 50%; Assessment Task 2 (2000 words): 50%; and satisfactory completion of required fieldwork component.
Field day experiences will be used to introduced and to extend the learning in lectures, tutorials and readings (3-5 days)

Contact hours

3 hours per week equivalent including required fieldwork days

Prerequisites

EDF1604 or EDF1612