Adventure educationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know how to justify the methods and the role of the instructors in adventure education from the perspective of experiential learning theory.

You can recognize the professional possibilities of adventure education in the field of civic activities and youth work.

You know the laws and regulations that govern the safety of adventure education and you use them in planning and carrying out your own adventure.

Content

What philosophical and educational theoretical foundations is adventure education based on?

What educational and experiential opportunities do adventures offer and what is required from the instructors?

What are the methods that can be used in adventure education?

How can the risks involved in adventure activities be managed?

Evaluation

You can use professional vocabulary systematically.

You can identify interrelated tasks.

You can use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.

You can work as team member in a goal-oriented way.

You can justify your actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.

Evaluation scale 0-5.