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Learning via Sport and Outdoor Education (EDUC20070)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject examines the educational relevance of sport and outdoor education. Through both practical experience and theoretical framing, the educational relevance of sport and outdoor education is investigated and analysed. This investigation and analysis will draw comparisons and contrasts between sport and outdoor education via autoethnographic methods. A philosophical perspective will be taken in regards to comprehending this investigation and analysis, informed primarily by the theories of John Dewey as they pertain to understandings of experiential education. Participating students will be required to pay a subject levy which covers a portion of the cost of travel and accommodation necessary to complete the requirements of the subject. Further information is available from the subject coordinator.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the course it is expected that students should be able to:
- Evaluate the educational relevance of sport and outdoor education.
- Explain a theory of experiential education as informed by the philosophy of John Dewey.
- Conduct a basic ethnography.
- Apply a theory of experiential education in the analysis of the educational relevance of particular educational areas.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will have the knowledge, skills and understanding to enable them to:
- Be flexible and able to adapt to change through knowing how to learn, where knowledge is closely entwined with practice;
- Understand the significance of developing their practice on the basis of research evidence;
- Work in teams with skills in cooperation, communication and negotiation and to teach these same skills;
- Be independent of mind, responsible, resilient, self-regulating;
- Have a conscious personal and social values base.
Last updated: 7 September 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 7 September 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
2 x autoethnographic reports which detail field trip experience. This task captures the data used in the analysis performed in the second task (600 words each; 15% each)
| Mid semester | 30% |
1 x completed autoethnographic document focused on the theme of experiential learning as achieved through the fieldtrips and covered in classes
| End of the assessment period | 70% |
| Hurdle requirement: Minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 7 September 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Anna Krohn Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 18hrs of workshops plus fieldtrips Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Coordinator Anna Krohn Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 18hrs of workshops plus fieldtrips Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 7 September 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Links to relevant readings (via the library website) will be provided on the LMS
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Breadth Track Leading Community Sport and Recreation - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Links to additional information
Study breadth in Education: https://education.unimelb.edu.au/study/breadth#leading-community-sport-and-recreation
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 7 September 2023