units
EDF3616
Faculty of Education
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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL
SynopsisStudents will develop knowledge and skills and understand the philosophies and values of residential and base camping as an educational practice that services outdoor, environmental, sport, leadership, special populations or community development. The unit will equip students with knowledge about the basic principles, planning, organizational, legal and safety, risk management and administrative issues common to these forms of camping. The unit emphasizes the pedagogical role of experiential education within a socio-ecological theoretical framework of outdoor/environmental and physical activity/movement/sports education. Eight x 10 days of experiential learning programs and site visitations will provide opportunities to develop camp leadership and facilitation skills; observe, collect and examine camp policies; reflect critically upon leadership and pedagogical skill development in the planning, conduct and evaluation of selected physical activities, games and camping competencies. Objectives
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will have:
Assessment
Essay (1200 words): 30% Chief examiner(s)Contact hours3 hours per week |