Stage 1 Outdoor and Environmental Education B
Length of Course
Level
Learning Area
Core or Specialist
Pre-requisites
Nil
Subject Description
The study of Stage 1 Outdoor Education provides students with opportunities to extend their engagement in outdoor experiences, whilst developing social skills, self confidence, team work and personal growth.
Through the study of three focus areas -environment and conservation; planning and management; and personal and social growth and development - students continue to develop skills and understanding surrounding preparation and planning for outdoor experiences, personal connection to Country, whilst developing their teamwork and practical outdoor skills.
As well as participating in each outdoor experience, students develop an understanding of ecosystems and the impacts of human actions and decisions through the study of natural environments and wilderness areas. They develop knowledge and understanding of environmental systems and their conservation.
In Semester 2, students will prepare for and participate in either of the following expeditions (please note associated costs):
Option 1: Alpine Adventure Expedition (X-Country skiing & downhill skiing or snowboarding), Victoria. 5 nights. $2400 approximately.
Option 2: Rock Climbing and Bushwalking. Mount Arapiles & Grampians NP. 4 nights. $370 approximately.
Students will also conduct an environmental investigation of their own choice, either related to the landscape they will visit during their expedition or a local environmental issue. Throughout the semester, students will engage in ongoing revegetation and conservation projects within our local region, closely tied to the college sustainability goals.
This is a practical subject, with students undertaking many activities off campus. Camps and excursions are an essential element to this course and as such, attendance (for one camp) is compulsory.
The learning intentions for this course include:
- Students gain an understanding of ecology, environmental sustainability, cultural perspectives, and physical and emotional health through participating in outdoor activities.
- Students learn to develop and apply risk and safety management skills and responsibility for themselves and other members of a group.
- Students reflect on environmental practices related to outdoor activities.
Along with the practical expeditions, the following assessment types enable students to demonstrate their learning:
- Assessment Type 1: About Natural Environments (Ecology and sustainability investigations, micro tutorial presentations, field study)
- Assessment Type 2: Experiences in Natural Environments (Expedition reflections)
Stage 2 Outdoor Education
Please be aware that participation in camp experiences and day excursions is a compulsory component of the course. Associated costs will be charged to each student prior to the commencement of the course. Futher information will be provided to students selecting Option 1 once numbers are finalised.
Students will prepare for and participate in either of the following expeditions
Option 1: Alpine Adventure Expedition (X-Country skiing & downhill skiing or snowboarding), Victoria. 5 nights. $2400 approximately.
Option 2: Rock Climbing and Bushwalking. Mount Arapiles & Grampians NP. 4 nights. $370 approximately.
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