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<p>Through a professional research project, this unit is designed to develop knowledge and skills to undertake action research. They will draw upon their skills in planning, teaching and evaluating outdoor activities to develop an outdoor learning and teaching activity based on the reading of contemporary theory. As part of this, students explore how curriculum and other outcomes can be delivered in a range of outdoor settings. Students will gather data based on their outdoor learning and teaching activity; they then utilise research methods to analyse their data and make recommendations for future practice. Students draw upon a range of verbal and non-verbal communication styles to communicate their research processes, findings and recommendations.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. Teaching and facilitating outdoor experiences<br>
2. Activity specific teaching and learning processes<br>
3. Linking outdoor activities with the curriculum<br>
4. Safety management in the outdoors<br>
5. Models of practitioner-driven research projects <br>
6. Academic communication skills <br>
7. Research questions, methods and methodologies</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>Through a professional research project, this unit is designed to develop knowledge and skills to undertake action research. They will draw upon their skills in planning, teaching and evaluating outdoor activities to develop an outdoor learning and teaching activity based on the reading of contemporary theory. As part of this, students explore how curriculum and other outcomes can be delivered in a range of outdoor settings. Students will gather data based on their outdoor learning and teaching activity; they then utilise research methods to analyse their data and make recommendations for future practice. Students draw upon a range of verbal and non-verbal communication styles to communicate their research processes, findings and recommendations.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. Teaching and facilitating outdoor experiences<br> 2. Activity specific teaching and learning processes<br> 3. Linking outdoor activities with the curriculum<br> 4. Safety management in the outdoors<br> 5. Models of practitioner-driven research projects <br> 6. Academic communication skills <br> 7. Research questions, methods and methodologies</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.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/oeedu4500">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>Critique the use of outdoor experiences to in various contexts based on contemporary theoretical models</p>
K2
<p>Identify the most appropriate pedagogies to achieve learning outcomes</p>
K3
<p>Understand the elements of planning outdoor activities</p>
K4
<p>Understand research process and their use in practitioner lead research projects</p>
S1
<p>Evaluate safety and risk management in outdoor activities</p>
S2
<p>Demonstrate strong capacity to teach outdoor skills in particular activities</p>
S3
<p>Improve program planning skills</p>
S4
<p>Demonstrate highly developed formal and informal communication skills</p>
A1
<p>Evaluate the organisation, implementation and impact of an outdoor experience</p>
A2
<p>Analyse the effectiveness of various pedagogies in the delivery of outdoor programs</p>
A3
<p>Apply safety and risk management principles to outdoor teaching and learning</p>
A4
<p>Critically reflect on, and make recommendations for future professional practice</p>
Assessment
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<p>Students develop a proposal for a practitioner-driven action-research project that draws upon contemporary theory. The proposal reviews the current literature, proposes an action phase, and outlines data collection metrics.</p>
<p>Research proposal</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S3, S4, A2, A3
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<p>Students undertake outdoor learning and teaching based on their proposal. They gather evidence to help them critically analyse their outdoor teaching and learning using research methods. Students analyse their data to reflect on their teaching practice and consider areas for further improvement.</p>
<p>Outdoor teaching reflection and analysis</p>
<p>30 - 40%</p>
K2, K4, S2, S4, A1, A2, A4
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<p>Students communicate their research process through a presentation. The present both the research processes used and the key findings along with a significant discussion of the future implications of their research.</p>
<p>Presentation</p>
<p>30 - 40%</p>
K1, K4, S4, A1, A2, A4
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>
FedTASK
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>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
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.
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.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/oeedu4500">View unit fees</a>
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