Courses & Units

Introduction to Field Experience ENV101

Introduction

In this unit, you are introduced to the knowledge, skills and confidence required for safe participation in self-reliant outdoor journeys and environmental fieldwork. Learning experiences, including practical field trips, emphasise the development of safe practice, research skills, sound judgement, care for others, sustainability, and the ability for you to be self-aware and responsible for your own learning in outdoor environments. Students undertake place-based experiential learning with theories, models and concepts that provide the foundations for professional and personal practice in environmental fieldwork. 

Summary

Unit name Introduction to Field Experience
Unit code ENV101
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Arts, Law and Education
Faculty of Education
Discipline Education
Coordinator Doctor Marcus Morse
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania

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Learning Outcomes

  • Investigate environments in the context of outdoor environmental education and nature-based guiding
  • Establish and apply frameworks for professional practice in environmental fieldwork
  • Discuss environmental studies fieldwork experiences in relation to personal learning
  • Demonstrate academic integrity values through the sharing of ideas and reflections in writing, speaking, and teamwork

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
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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Workshop (F2F on campus / recorded) 

120 minutes 

Weekly 

Field work Activity 

2 days 

Twice in the semester 

Field work Activity 

4 days 

Once in the semester 

Field work Activity 

1 day 

Twice 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|Self-evaluation of experience (20%)|Critical Reflection Essay (40%)|Learning Diary (40%)
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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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