Go to Courses and units

Teaching in Bush and Coastal Environments unit (ENV302)

eStudent Enquire

Unit year 2027

View 2026 unit information

View previous years unit information

Related units

Quick Help

Location: Hobart

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

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-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
Note

Please check that your computer meets the minimum System Requirements if you are attending via Distance/Off-Campus.

Units are offered in attending mode unless otherwise indicated (that is attendance is required at the campus identified). A unit identified as offered by distance, that is there is no requirement for attendance, is identified with a nominal enrolment campus. A unit offered to both attending students and by distance from the same campus is identified as having both modes of study.

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/02/2027 16/03/2027 19/04/2027 13/06/2027

* 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).

About Census Dates

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

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
050999 $1,235.00 $1,235.00 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

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UniConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.

Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.

Requisites

Prerequisites

ENV102, ENV105, ENV106 and 125 credit points in the Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Education

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Workshop (F2F on campus / recorded) 

60 minutes 

weekly
Field Work Activity 4.5 Days Twice during the semester

Fieldwork Activity days are inclusive of all travel and break times and are equivalent to 2.5 hours of lecture content time. 

AssessmentFieldwork|Concept Presentation (20%)|Critical Reflection Essay (30%)|Bush or Coastal Environment Program Plan (50%)
TimetableView 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.

The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.