oed1afe field experience a
FIELD EXPERIENCE A
OED1AFE
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students develop the knowledge and skills required for safe exploration of outdoor environments. Theory and practical work encourages the development of safe practice, reasonable judgement, understanding of self, care for others and the environment, sound preparation, and the ability to learn from experience.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Holmes
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisites OED1AOL
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Path of the Paddle. (Rev Ed) | Recommended | Mason, B. (1995) | LEICESTER: CORDEE |
| Readings | Rockclimbing: Getting Started | Recommended | Tempest, G. (1996) | MELBOURNE: PENFOLK PUBLISHING. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop an understanding of safety concepts specific to paddle touring in open water environments and foundational skills for paddle touring in open water.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, practical field trips
02. Develop understanding of safety concepts specific to exploring rock environments and demonstrate understanding of 'place' within the context of outdoor and environmental education.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, practical field trips
03. Develop strategies to be able to reflect on practical learning experiences and relate this foundational knowledge to theory.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, practical field trips
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Holmes
Class requirements
Field Trip
One 7.5 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend and delivered via face-to-face.
"1 x 3 day canoe trip
1 x 4.5 day rock trip"
LectureWeek: 17 - 22
Six 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 17 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 19 - 19
One 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
"A practical tutorial, to be repeated 4 times in week 19, class size no bigger then 20"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam | 40 | 03 | |
| one 2,500-word assignment | hurdle: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work | 60 | 01, 02 |