Preparing to Lead in Natural Environments

Unit code: SOL1004 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit introduces students to leadership in natural environments. This includes developing introductory skills in facilitating learning outcomes, developing small communities and conflict resolution. Students will engage in field experiences through which they can practice these skills as well as developing further critical thinking capabilities. Students will also consider future activity specialisations.

Off campus field teaching in this unit may require a levy for incidental fees for accommodation, transport and camping.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Assist with leadership of dependent groups in natural environments;
  2. Demonstrate the introductory knowledge and skill required to facilitate personal, social and environmental learning outcomes;
  3. Debate the value of various leadership approaches; and,
  4. Propose a future professional specialisation.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Due to risk management and professional/industry requirements to demonstrate knowledge and skill within both simulated and workplace environments, graded attendance and hurdle tasks apply to laboratory work and practicums.

Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 20%
Leadership review
Assessment type: Practicum
|
Grade: 30%
Field teaching 1 observation of professional leadership
Assessment type: Practicum
|
Grade: 30%
Field teaching 2 practical skills and knowledge
Assessment type: Exercise
|
Grade: 20%
Debate of situational leadership styles

All unit field practicums are Hurdle Tasks that must be completed in full to pass the unit. Any failure to complete practicums due to ill health, injury or crisis will require that the practicum be made up in a subsequent delivery.

Required reading

Selected readings will be made available via the unit VU Collaborate site.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Outdoor Education and Environmental Science
SBOE | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership
SBOL | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years

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