Outdoor Education – Stage II
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What will be in the course?

Through experiential learning and the study of three focus areas — conservation and sustainability; human connections with nature; and personal and social growth and development — students develop skills, knowledge, and understanding of safe and sustainable outdoor experiences.

Students engage in personal experiences in a variety of natural environments, reflect on their learning of natural areas and their potential to promote personal development, group development, health and well-being, environmental learning, sustainable living, and social justice.

The course provides students with opportunities to experience personal growth and to develop social skills, self-confidence, initiative, self-reliance, leadership, and collaborative skills. They evaluate and reflect on their own learning progression, including their practical outdoor skills development and their collaborative and leadership skills, as well as their relationship with and connection to nature. Students use reflective practice and processes to implement improvement strategies in building their skills and connections.

What specific topics will be covered?

Skills, knowledge, and understanding for learning in natural environments including:

How will I be assessed?

Students undertake: