The History & Philosophy of Development Training

·        Background and origins

·        A history of development training in the United Kingdom

·        Principles of practice

·        International perspectives

Theoretical Perspectives

·        An introduction to experiential learning theory

·        The nature of groups and their facilitation

·        Outdoor adventure as a learning resources

Practical Applications of Facilitating Learning with Groups Outdoors

·        Principles and case studies of programme design using the outdoors

·        Organising and managing programmes outdoors

·        Working with groups and enabling learning from experience

·        The practice of reviewing experiences

·        Evaluation of programme effectiveness

Ethical Issues

·        Minimising negative environmental impact

·        Anti-discriminatory practices

·        The ethics of facilitation

·        Approaches to risk taking in groups outdoors

Outdoor Applications with Client Groups

·        Development Training: developmental or therapeutic in purpose

·        Examples from adult and youth groups

Units-

4 Units: Understanding; Analysis; Research; Synoptic Skills.

• Unit 1 15% Assignment (1 Credit)
• Unit 2 15% Assignment (1 Credit)
• Unit 3 30% Project (2 Credits)
• Unit 4 40% Examination (3 Credits)

Candidates must achieve 50% in each unit to gain the full award. Otherwise certification will only be given for those units completed at 50% or better.