Course overview
In this course, students will develop skills of outdoor leadership through a structured industry placement. Employment and career planning; professional practice placement expectations and preparation; professional development; experiential placement in two or more settings conducting Outdoor Education; critical evaluation of pedagogies and practices in Outdoor Education.
Course learning outcomes
- Evaluate the outdoor leadership employment opportunities, skills, capabilities and career development required for a successful career in outdoor leadership.
- Reflect and evaluate own skills and knowledge for safe and effective outdoor leadership practice.
- Demonstrate minimum threshold skills and knowledge to be safe and competent as an early career Outdoor Educator.
- Critically evaluate key pedagogies and practices in Outdoor Education.
- Engage in professional development activities relevant to an Outdoor Education practitioner.