Outdoor Education

Implementation

2008 was the first year of implementation. The first WACE examinations for Outdoor Education will be conducted in 2009.

Summary

Through interaction with the natural world, Outdoor Education aims to develop an understanding of our relationships with the environment, others and ourselves. The course focuses on outdoor activities in a range of environments including bushwalking, sailing, caving, climbing and orienteering. It provides students with an opportunity to develop essential life skills and physical activity skills, and an opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of the environment and develop a positive relationship with nature.

Support materials

The materials on this public website include the course syllabus and the grade descriptor package. In addition, teachers can access sample teaching, assessment and examination materials on the Curriculum Council online learning and support extranet.  ...Click here

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Syllabus
2009 2010 onwards
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Course Updated as per e-Circular 30/06/09
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Course Updated 4/12/09 
Assessment and other Support Materials

Guide to Grades New 10/11/09

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Scope and sequence Updated 11/12/09 
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