PKMT 205 - Interpretive Methods & Programming

4 Credits: (3 lecture, 2 lab)

Course Description
This course is designed to take the student through the process of developing, creating and presenting interpretive programs. The student will learn how to write lesson plans, operate audiovisual equipment, utilize digital presentation technology, design and construct bulletin boards, and develop an interpretive trail brochure. 

Note Spring semester only. Field trips are required.

Text
No textbook required.

Objectives
The student will be able to

A. Describe the planning process and apply it to a program for a specific visitor group.

B. Cite teaching methods used in personal or attended services.

C. Demonstrate teaching competency through the presentation of an interpretiveprogram.

D. Describe interpretive methods used in nonpersonal or unattended services and demonstrate competency through the development of a self-guided trail or interpretive publication.

E. Demonstrate proficient use of audiovisual equipment during a presentation.

F. Present a program using digital technology and presentation software.

G. Design and construct a bulletin board.

H. Participate in the Project Learning Tree training course.

Content
A. Interpretation and Environmental Education

B. Lesson plan developmentand teaching techniques

C. Internal and external factors influencing learning

D. Interpretive presentation

E. Evaluating interpretive programs

F. Self-guided trails and interpretive publications

G. Display, design, and construction

H. Audiovisual equipment

I. Digital technology equipment and presentation software

J. Project Learning Tree

Student Evaluation
Evaluation will be based upon examinations, assignments, projects, attendance of field trips, and presentations. Means of determining final grade will be reviewed with students at the beginning of the semester.Bibliography
Corbin, Dan H. Recreation: Programming and Leadership. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice, 1987.

Dattilo, John, and William D. Murphy. Leisure Education Program Planning: A Systematic Approach. State College: Venture, 1991.

Ford, Phyllis M. Leadership and Administration of Outdoor Pursuits. State College: Venture,1993.

Ford, Phyllis M. Principles and Practices of Outdoor Environmental Education. New York: Wiley, 1981.

Miles, John C. Adventure Education. State College: Venture, 1990.

Outdoor Life. Denver: Outdoor Life. 2000-present.

Parks & Recreation. Arlington: National Recreation and Park Association. 1983-present.

Seidman, David. The Essential Wilderness Navigator. Camden: Ragged Mountain Press, 1995.

Therapeutic Recreation Journal. Arlington: National Recreation and Park Association. 1989-present.