Outdoor Education: Critical Perspectives 3 (U02241)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : EDU-3-OECP

This third year course provides an introduction to research methods, research in outdoor education, critical theory and critical analysis in the outdoor education context. Students will engage in review and discussion of relevant literature and further develop critical analysis and synthesis skills through reading, group work and essay writing. A residential weekend will provide an outdoor education context for linking theory and practice. Assignments will allow students to apply their knowledge of research methods, critical theory and critical analysis skills to each task.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : Principles and Practice in Outdoor Education 2

? Costs : Food and linens for weekend field trip

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Sport, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 6 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 22 hour(s) per week for 1 weeks

? Additional Class Information : Timetable is arranged annually. 88 hours contact.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course students will be able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of the role of research in outdoor education,
2. demonstrate an understanding of critical theory and critical perspectives on outdoor education philosophy and practice,
3. conduct an independent review of relevant literature,
4. critically analyse key concepts and arguments in outdoor education literature,
5. construct a research proposal based on a review of relevant literature,
6. construct a philosophical argument addressing a critique(s) of outdoor education