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Course Overview

Through interaction with the natural world, the Outdoor Education ATAR course aims to develop an understanding of our relationships with the environment, others and ourselves. The course is based on the experiential learning cycle of plan, do, review.  Students plan for outdoor experiences, participate in these experiences and reflect on their involvement. Working with others enables students to better understand group dynamics, and enhance their leadership qualities and decision-making abilities, while showing respect for self, others and the environment.

Year 12 Outdoor Education  (ATAR)

Course Description:

The Year 12 syllabus is divided into two units which are delivered concurrently throughout the year.

Unit 3
The focus for this unit is outdoor expedition development. This provides the opportunity for students to address planning considerations, including risk management, emergency response and logistics. Students have the opportunity to plan and then participate in a self-led extended expedition.They develop and apply theoretical understandings in experiential learning and debriefing, while recognising and drawing on their knowledge of conflict resolution. They develop a deeper understanding of the environment through examination and involvement in environmental interpretation. Includes a class designed and led expedition in the Walpole area.

Unit 4
The focus for this unit is developing and facilitating outdoor experiences. Students draw from their previous experiences and knowledge to develop, instruct and facilitate an outdoor experience for others. Students use instructional strategies to deliver an outdoor activity for a group of Year eight and assist them to develop a positive relationship with nature. They understand concepts related to outdoor leadership and program development in order to provide meaningful outdoor experiences. They also examine how human relationships with the environment have changed over time. Includes a class designed overnight camp for Year 8 students at Lake Leschenaultia. This camp is facilitated entirely by Year 12 students.