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Oed2fec Long Walk Activity 1 - Exploration Teach Notes
Oed2fec Long Walk Activity 1 - Exploration Teach Notes
Introduction to
Last Updated:
31.10.16
Venue:
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Reading Pack
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Australian Alps
2. Logistical Considerations
4. DELIVERY
AIM & PURPOSE: To engage participants in the experience of exploration like that of early European explorers. On Long
Walk and throughout life everyone is on their own journey and continually exploring, by highlighting experiences and
conditions of pervious explorers I intend to create a space where individuals can engage with personal exploration and
reflect and envision that of the first Europeans in this area (Mt Kosciusko).
ACTIVITY: After discussion of topic, participants are to go off by themselves and write/sketch a poem, diary entry,
landscape, map, letter, or equivalent as if they were an early explorer to the area.
Return and as a group share and discuss ideas, emotions and outcomes from the activity
ENVIRONMENT: Inclusive of the entire environment around us and acknowledgement of our position in the scale of the
cosmos.
STAFF ROLE: Foster an environment supportive and encouraging of the activities purpose and ILO. Introduce activity and
provide assistance when required (examples or inspiration).
PARTICIPANT:
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Day
Time
Lesson notes
Introduction
Introduce topic and activity story and/or through leading day theme
Discuss themes and ideals of the early European era: Exploration, utilisation, romanticism,
conquer, etc.
Body
Time to go off and explore and current location
Individuals to go off and find a place to write their piece and think
Conclusion
Discuss activity, questions and comments
Share personal piece (optional)
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