edu4oem outdoor ed teaching method
OUTDOOR EDUCATION TEACHING METHOD
EDU4OEM
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Knowledge and skills are developed about lesson planning, units of work, literacy and numeracy across the curriculum, and assessment and reporting. The emphasis is on curriculum development in an Australian context, drawing upon the example of the Victorian Essential Learning Standards, Victorian Certificate of Education, Principles of Learning and Teaching. An overview of alternative education pathways will be provided, including VCAL & VET. Strategic advice relating to teaching this discipline is based on learning theories, including safety and legal responsibilities, application of learning technologies, audio-visual materials, and resources.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMarcus Morse
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects EDU4OEA, EDU4OEB
Special conditions One year of study in Outdoor Education which includes environmental studies and outdoor recreational activities. A current first aid certificate (Emergency First Aid Level 2).
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | A Pedagogy of Place: Outdoor education for a changing world | Recommended | Wattchow, B. & Brown, M. (2011) | CLAYTON: MONASH UNIVERSITY |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Design lesson and unit plans which integrate a range of activities, resources, and materials to support learning, including the use of ICT and other learning technologies.
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Plan learning sequences and units which are consistent with curriculum statements, frameworks and assessment structures commonly used in schools.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Be aware of tools and practices for assessing, recording and reporting student learning progress to parents and other stakeholders.
- Activities:
- TBE
04. Have a critical understanding of the content, processes and skills of the content areas they intend to teach.
- Activities:
- TBE
05. Be aware of the key concepts, structure and developments in their content areas.
- Activities:
- TBE
06. Know the pedagogical approaches, resources and technologies used to support and assess student learning within their content areas.
- Activities:
- TBE
07. Know the importance of literacy and numeracy to their content area and can incorporate strategies to support literacy and numeracy in their teaching.
- Activities:
- TBE
08. Know how to integrate learning and student understanding across content areas.
- Activities:
- TBE
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