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Brief Description
Course commencement is subject to minimum numbers.
This MicroCred is designed to provide learners with content so that they can teach in post-primary schools in a safe, inclusive and meaningful way.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
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Students will learn through practical based labs and lectures. It is designed to provide the learners with content so that they can teach in post-primary schools in a safe, inclusive and meaningful way. Content Areas: Fundamentals of Outdoor adventure and water-based Education Curricular models that best serve the content Risk, Management and assessment Minimal environmental impact Outdoor adventure and water-based activities Water safety Injury and Illnesses.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion students will
- Show knowledge and breath of adventure education philosophy to include risk, challenge, problem solving, cooperation, and trust. (Creative and Reflective Practice)
- Analyse and show skill outdoor, adventure and water-based skills to provide critical and accurate learning cues and feedback.
- Become competent with the syllabi of Adventure and water-based activities for Junior Cycle students in second level schools.
- Apply knowledge of school protocols and legislation on outdoor adventure and water based activities to safe and effective planning.
- Recognise the fundamental aspects of the identified curricular model.
- Identify the unique aspects of off-site teaching.
- Build a broad knowledge base of activities and the ability to improvise and adapt them to diverse populations.
- Demonstrate responsible social and personal behaviour in physical activity, including respect for self and others. (Global Citizenship)
- Consider different environmental features when participating in adventure activities including landscape features, tide and weather variations. (Global Citizenship)
- Practice appropriate safety practices throughout all activities.
- Demonstrate competence and confidence in selected outdoor adventure and adventure and water based activity skills.
- Use digital resources as part of developing pupils' technological literacy. (Digital Skills)
Assessment
- Online Quiz
- Practical
- Booklet
Completion (or nearing completion) of an NFQ level 8 qualification or equivalent is required. Entry requirements are established to ensure the learner can engage with the course material and assessments, at a level suitable to their needs, and the academic requirements of the module. By applying to this micro-credential, you are confirming that you have reviewed and understand any such requirements, and that you meet the eligibility criteria for admission. Successful completion of this module does not automatically qualify you for entry into a further award. All programme applicants must meet the entry requirements listed if applying for a further award.
Entry requirements are established to ensure the learner can engage with the course material and assessments, at a level suitable to their needs, and the academic requirements of the module. By applying to this micro-credential, you are confirming that you have reviewed and understand any such requirements, and that you meet the eligibility criteria for admission.
Successful completion of this module does not automatically qualify you for entry into a further award. All programme applicants must meet the entry requirements listed if applying for a further award.
EU €750 Non EU €1500