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REC302 Interpretive Guiding Management in Ecotourism (8)

Abstract

This subject deals with the theory, practice and management of guiding for ecotourism, adventure tourism and related recreation activities. It builds on existing knowledge of interpretation, environmental education and outdoor recreation to focus on personal heritage and environmental interpretation techniques and interpersonal communication.The subject has no residential school. On completion, students are able to plan and deliver effective interpretive guided activities and programs.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 2
OnlineAlbury-Wodonga Campus
On CampusAlbury-Wodonga Campus
On CampusPort Macquarie
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: REC302
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Environmental Sciences

Enrolment restrictions

Students who have completed REC301 or REC400 cannot enrol in REC302
Incompatible subject(s)
REC301 REC400

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • have an in-depth understanding of the roles of an interpretive guide
  • have the ability to verbally present clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge in an entertaining way to a variety of audiences
  • the ability to apply a range of cognitive and technical skills to plan design and deliver an effective interpretive guided activity and interpretive guided programs
  • have the ability to use initiative, imagination, judgement and problem solving skills to create effective interpretive guided activities and programs

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • Introduction to Interpretive Guiding
    1. Topic 1: What do Guides do?
    2. Planning in interpretive guiding
      1. Topic 1: Introduction
      2. Topic 2: Planning the pre-trip experience
      3. Topic 3: Planning an interpretive activity
      4. Leadership in Interpretive guiding
        1. Topic 1: Introduction
        2. Topic 2: The role of organiser
        3. Topic 3: The role of group leader
        4. Topic 4: The role of motivator
        5. Module 4: The mediator role
          1. Topic 1: The role of the educator
          2. Topic 2: The role of the interpreter
          3. Topic 3: The role of entertainer
          4. Module 5: Management and administration
            1. Topic 1: Business ethics
            2. Topic 2: Programming
            3. Topic 3: Funding/pricing
            4. Topic 4: Human resource issues
            5. Topic 5: Monitoring and evaluation
            6. Module 6: Licensing and accreditation
              1. Topic 1: Introduction
              2. Topic 2: Codes of Practice
              3. Topic 3: Accreditation
              4. Topic 4: Licensing

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              The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.