In this unit, students will explore the environment and its features through participating in outdoor activities. Through experiential learning, students will develop a connection with nature. This impacts positively on their mental physical health and wellbeing. They should have experiences that promote their sense of adventure, personal growth and develop social skills. Information includes:
- Environmental Appreciation
- explore and develop an appreciation for the environment through, for example:
- awe walks or mindful walks
- benefits to physical, social, and emotional wellbeing
- self awareness
- feelings of connection
- curiosity and wonder
- tours owned and operated by Aboriginal people
- Identify and propose the impact of outdoor activities and journeys on personal health, safety, wellbeing and relationships, for example:
- personal growth
- psychological benefits
- physical benefits, such as physical fitness
- social benefits
- satisfaction of needs, such as safety needs, self esteem and self actualisation
- explore and develop an appreciation for the environment through, for example:
- Connecting with Others
- apply and reflect on their skills for building relationships, groups or teams, through different challenge and initiative-based activities, for example:
- stages within Tuckman’s model of group development
- communication (verbal and nonverbal communication, listening, negotiation and conflict management)
- assertiveness
- collaboration, inclusion and relationship building
- leadership
- negotiation
- goal setting
- use reflective practice to self-assess personal learning progression and skill development through participation in outdoor education activities, for example
- bushwalking or mountain biking
- climbing and rope activities
- beach activities
- swimming, surfing or snorkelling
- paddle boarding or sailboarding
- snow sports
- apply and reflect on their skills for building relationships, groups or teams, through different challenge and initiative-based activities, for example: