Techniques of Instructing

Catalog description

This course provides students an opportunity to explore, practice, and apply methods appropriate for a wide spectrum of Wilderness Education and Outdoor Leadership including instructing, facilitating, guiding, and coaching. Examines learning and personality styles, lesson and activity planning, delivery and sequencing options, coaching and debriefing, risk management strategies, and evaluation and assessment of wilderness education and outdoor activities. This course includes 8 TBA hours in support of the stated student learning outcomes to allow students to obtain the guiding and teaching skills necessary to be a wilderness educator and outdoor leader. ADVISORY: WLD 103 or equivalent.