Introduction to Secondary Outdoor and Environmental Education unit (EMT561)

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

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Concurrent Prerequisites

EMT502

Teaching

Assessment	Recorded presentation (20%)|Lesson Plan (30%)|Learning Sequence (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

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

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