Handbook

With the graduate qualities identified by the university in mind, the Outdoor Education major seeks to produce graduates with the following knowledge, skills and values:

• A strong knowledge of theories, factual content, pedagogical approaches, capabilities, responsibilities, and research procedures to inform practice in outdoor education
• The ability to apply a spectrum of leadership and teaching styles to effectively foster deep understanding, a capacity for independent inquiry, and learning in cooperation with others in outdoor education settings
• The ability to create culturally responsive and contextually meaningful learning experiences in, through and about outdoor environments
• The ability to analyse and critically evaluate ideas and solve problems in outdoor education settings
• The ability to safely and effectively facilitate outdoor education experiences that align with the achievement of curriculum or program outcomes
• A commitment to reflective practice and life-long learning to promote constant renewal of knowledge and skills considering advances in the field
• A commitment to fostering human-nature relationships