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Re-wilding Environmental Education unit (ENV303)

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Location: Hobart

Introduction

In this subject, you will study ecological approaches to education, curriculum development and learning ecologies, and apply these to outdoor environmental education program planning and evaluation. You will plan, implement, and evaluate an innovative outdoor program with considered application of outdoor environmental education disciplinary skills, knowledge, understanding, and ecologies of practice. You will gain experience in developing concept-based approaches, apply them in practical settings, take account of opportunities and risks associated with innovative approaches, and evaluate outcomes. 

 

Summary

Unit name Re-wilding Environmental Education
Unit code ENV303
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 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
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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

  • Evaluate and apply theoretical frameworks of ecological education, nature-based pedagogies, and/or Anthropocene-response approaches to professional contexts.
  • Design, develop, and implement a safe, innovative, and educationally aligned outdoor environmental education programs
  • Collaborate with peers, external agencies, and university staff to evaluate opportunities and risks.
  • Communicate critical thinking through writing, speaking, teamwork and academic integrity.

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

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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) 

120 minutes 

weekly
Seminar` 2 Days Once (Week 1)
Field work activity 2 days Once in the Semester
Field Work Activity 4 Days Once in 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|Philosophy of Education Presentation (25%)|Critical Evaluation (30%)|Place-based Program Plan (45%)
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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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