Evaluation and Assessment in Outdoor Education Based Experiential Programmes

 

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Department: Health & Leisure Studies Module Code: EDUC71007
Level: Level 7 Contact Hours: 48
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 130
Effective Term: 2013/14 Indep. Study Hours: 122
Credits: 15

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  Learners will have personal competency in living/ travelling or engaging in sports in a natural environment. (Canoeing, sailing, mountain walking etc.). They will also have specialised knowledge of how to lead a group and manage safety in an outdoor environment. Learners entering this programme will have proven ability to animate groups while working in an ¿outdoor learning¿ environment.

Module Description/Aims:

  The aim of this module is to enable the learners to develop a range of theoretical and practical strategies to assess and evaluate their OE based experiential programmes. A key element of this learning will include developing a capacity to identify ¿High Quality Outdoor Education practices¿ as identified by the UK standard, HQOE. Learners will also review the literature defining common practices in the evaluation of experiential education programmes.  


 
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Contact Type Hours
Lecture30 Per Module
Tutorial4 Per Module
Lecture4 Per Module
Practical/Workshop6 Per Module
Practical/Workshop4 Per Module


 
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On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1Define what is meant by the term High Quality Outdoor Education in the Irish context
2Identify key steps in the development of HQOE programmes
3Discuss the benefits of HQOE as it applies to schools, youth services & OE centres
4Identify the key elements in lesson evaluation in the OE setting
5Appraise the current quality of OE practice in their workplace
6Evaluate their own OE learning programmes


 
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Learning Strategies
Formal lectures will be used to guide the learners through the foundations of the theory associated with this module.
Online lectures will be available throughout the term to provide guidance on material suitable to be delivered in this format
Online tutorials will be run during the term at regular intervals. The lecturers and learners will be able to explore areas identified in lectures/online lectures and to support the application of this theory at the workplace of the learners.
A webinar and a one day seminar will create opportunities to explore case studies of the application of High Quality Outdoor Education in OE settings in Ireland.
Learners will work, through directed learning, to analyse the High Quality Outdoor Education practices at their workplaces and will identify possibilities for change or development in their personal OE practice.
Learners will be engaged in self-study activities; reading, researching, collaborating and exploring aspects of HQOE and the evaluation of OE programmes.


 
Indicative Syllabus Content show detail >>
   
 
Content Detail
Evaluation methods in Outdoor LearningEvaluate OE programmes
Improving the quality of OE
Evaluating Quality
Improving and sustaining quality
Assessment strategies in OE programmesAssessment as part of Curricular Physical Education
Assessment of OE as part of further education and continuing education (FAS) programmes
Assessment in the context of National Governing Bodies (NGB) award schemes
HQOE DevelopmentThe positive impact OE can have on a young person• s education
How is `high quality• defined in relation to OE•
The importance of effective partnerships
HQOE DeliveryHow do young people participate in OE•
High quality outdoor education outcomes and themes
Impact of HQOE on the development and personal growth of young people in the secCreating the vision
Making the vision a reality
Inspiring young people to learn and achieve
Helping young people learn and achieve


 
Assessment Strategies show detail >>
   
Assessment Strategies
REPORT:
Learners will produce a status-report on the development of HQOE practices in their workplace. The learners will identify how practices at their workplace meet the HQOE criteria and where there is room for development. A proposed action plan for development will be identified.
PORTFOLIO:
Learners will submit the results of a battery of evaluation and assessment tools examining OE programmes and practices at their workplace. Learners will draw on the input of fellow staff members and of learners/ clients attending at their workplace.


 
Indicative Assessments show detail >>
   
Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
1, 2, 3Continuous AssessmentProject - IndividualREPORT:50
4, 5, 6Continuous AssessmentPortfolioPORTFOLIO50


 
Reading List show detail >>
   
 
Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Essential9780749444891Experiential Learning : A Handbook of Best Practice for Educators and Trainers.(Electronic resource)
Beard, Colin and Wilson, John P.
Kogan Page		2006EBray Resource-
Essential9780871209566Meeting Standards Through Integrated Curriculum: (Electronic Resource)
Drake, Susan & Burns, Rebecca
Assoc. for Supervision & Curriculum Development		2004EBray Resource-
Essential9780736047098Outdoor Education: Methods and Strategies
K. Gilbertson, T. Bates, A. Ewert & T. McLaughlin
Human Kinetics		2005-
Essential9780736071314Quality Lesson Plans for Outdoor Education
K. Redmond, A Foran & S.Dwyer
Human Kinetics		2010-
Essential9781412920780Safety, Risk and Adventure in Outdoor Activities
Bob Barton
Sage publishing		2007-
Recommended9780787219246Reflective Learning: Theory and Practice
D. Sugerman, K.Doherty, D. Garvey & M. Gass
Kendall/Hunt Publishing 		1995-
Recommended073604275XStudent learning in physical education : applying research to enhance instruction
Stephen J. Silverman, Catherine D. Ennis, editors.
Human Kinetics		2003-
Recommended9780205631674Curriculum : foundations, principles, and issues
Allan C. Ornstein, Francis P. Hunkins
Pearson		2009-


 
Journals and Websites show detail >>
   
 
Type Description
JournalJournal of Experiential Education (JEE)
JournalJournal of Adventure Education & Outdoor Learning (JAEOL)
JournalAustralian Journal of Outdoor Education (AJOE)
JournalHorizons: Journal of the Institute of Outdoor Learning
Websitewww.activereviewing.co.uk
Websitewww.wilderdom.com
Websitewww.wildernessinquiry.org
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