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<p>Students will identify, evaluate and review a wide variety of theoretical models and processes in leadership and facilitation in outdoor education. Models and processes studied include leadership, facilitation and group management theories, communication and decision-making, social psychology theories and the foundations of experiential learning pedagogies. Students will apply, practice and demonstrate this understanding through written work and on practical trips.</p>
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<p>•Outdoor leadership theories and models. Group dynamics and theories in outdoor environments. Communication and decision-making.<br>
•Experiential learning pedagogies. Facilitation techniques in outdoor environments. Sequencing, processing and reflection.<br>
•Risk management and emergency response</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>Students will identify, evaluate and review a wide variety of theoretical models and processes in leadership and facilitation in outdoor education. Models and processes studied include leadership, facilitation and group management theories, communication and decision-making, social psychology theories and the foundations of experiential learning pedagogies. Students will apply, practice and demonstrate this understanding through written work and on practical trips.</p>
Unit content
<p>•Outdoor leadership theories and models. Group dynamics and theories in outdoor environments. Communication and decision-making.<br> •Experiential learning pedagogies. Facilitation techniques in outdoor environments. Sequencing, processing and reflection.<br> •Risk management and emergency response</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
079999 - Education, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/oeedu2000">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Recognise and differentiate relevant theories, models and processes of leadership in outdoor environments.</p>
K2
<p>Demonstrate an understanding of experiential learning and facilitation techniques.</p>
K3
<p>Interpret group development theories that relate to participation in outdoor environments</p>
S1
<p>Analyse and apply safety management skills in practical settings.</p>
S2
<p>Apply decision making and communication skills in practical settings.</p>
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<p>Evaluate various emergency response techniques in outdoor environments.</p>
A1
<p>Demonstrate appropriate use of theories, models and processes in outdoor environments.</p>
A2
<p>Collaboratively prepare, apply and evaluate safety planning documentation.</p>
A3
<p>Critically reflect upon the effectiveness of outdoor leadership and facilitation theories and models in practice.</p>
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<p>Completion of field booklet which requires understanding of relevant leadership theories, experiential learning models and facilitation techniques in practice. The field booklet also includes risk assessment, reflection and self-assessment tasks.</p>
<p>Report, reflection and evaluation</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>In this essay students will synthesise relevant theories and models of outdoor leadership and facilitation and critically reflect upon there suitability in practice.</p>
<p>Synthesis essay on outdoor leadership and facilitation</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S3, A1, A3
3
<p>Practical participation</p>
<p>Participation</p>
<p>S/U</p>
K2, S1, S2, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
079999 - Education, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/oeedu2000">View unit fees</a>
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