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Location: Hobart, Online

Introduction

In this unit you are introduced to the theory, methods, and practices of teaching outdoor and environmental education in secondary school (Years 7–10) through the Australian Curriculum. This unit explores contemporary issues influencing outdoor and environmental education and examines diverse pedagogical approaches that address these challenges. The unit emphasises the cultivation of human–nature relationships, sustainability, socio-ecological justice, and health and wellbeing through outdoor and environmental education experiences. You will engage with key curriculum frameworks to prepare for designing and evaluating outdoor and environmental education programs. In addition, safety protocols and effective organisational strategies for conducting practical activities in outdoor settings are applied in a range of contexts.

Summary

Unit name Introduction to Secondary Outdoor and Environmental Education
Unit code EMT561
Credit points 12.5
College/School Arts and Society
Faculty of Education
Discipline Education
Coordinator Doctor Marcus Morse
Delivered By
Level Postgraduate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 2 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 05/07/2027 27/07/2027 30/08/2027 24/10/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Create effective outdoor and environmental education teaching and learning activities for secondary students consistent with the Australian Curriculum.
  • Generate authentic learning experiences drawing from best practices in pedagogy, curriculum and assessment.
  • Evaluate teaching resources and learning sequences based on an understanding of subject-specific methods for teaching.
  • Critically reflect on outdoor and environmental education pedagogy as informed by literature, observations, evaluations and personal teaching experience.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
070105 $613.00 $613.00 not applicable
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
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Requisites

Concurrent Prerequisites

EMT502

Teaching

AssessmentRecorded presentation (20%)|Lesson Plan (30%)|Learning Sequence (50%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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