Introduction
In this subject, you will extend your cultural, social, and ecological knowledge of bush and coastal environments. You will apply bushwalking and environmental interpretation skills to conduct pedagogically informed outdoor environmental education experiences. In doing so, you consolidate your experiential journey confidence, environmental literacy, sustainable practices, outdoor leadership, safety, and ability to create educative/guiding opportunities. You will effectively synthesise expertise of bush and coastal environments in Tasmania with outdoor leadership and teaching practices.
Summary
| Unit name | Teaching in Bush and Coastal Environments |
| Unit code | ENV302 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Doctor Marcus Morse |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Interpret natural and cultural history, ecological systems, and land management practices in bush and coastal environments
- Apply safety, leadership, group management and teaching approaches in bush and coastal environments
- Examine and discuss social, cultural, and ecological justice issues to inform pedagogical practices in bush and coastal environments.
- Develop, implement, and critically evaluate program design and personal leading experience.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
ENV102, ENV105, ENV106 and 125 credit points in the Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental EducationTeaching
| Teaching Pattern |
Fieldwork Activity days are inclusive of all travel and break times and are equivalent to 2.5 hours of lecture content time. | ||||||
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| Assessment | Fieldwork|Concept Presentation (20%)|Critical Reflection Essay (30%)|Bush or Coastal Environment Program Plan (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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