FIELDTRIP

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Fieldtrip

  • a trip by students to gain firsthand knowledge away from the classroom, as to a museum, factory, geological area, or environment of certain plants and animals.
  • a trip by a scholar or researcher to gather data firsthand, as to a geological, archaeological, anthropological, or other site.
  • While their purpose is essentially to educate, they can also be a fun bonding experience for everyone involved.

Reinforcement . The trip can reinforce what a teacher has been instructing in class about a subject and help students understand the topic better.

Engagement . Teachers turn trips into mobile classrooms, instructing students to collect data, then quizzing them or assigning a project based on what they learned during the outing.

Socialization. Taking students into a new environment gives them the experience of traveling in a group and teaches them to be respectful of the locations they visit.

Exposure.  Kids get to visit a place to which they have never been before. This can be particularly advantageous to students who are less fortunate and don’t have the opportunity to travel.

Curiosity Students who go on Educational trips find that they want to learn more about the subjects on which the trip focused

Retention The type of memories that Educational trips create, called “episodic memories,” helps children retain information for longer periods.

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Educational trips are important in many ways.

  • New Sights. 
  • Bonding 
  • Informal Learning Environment. 
  • Fun

How Do Students Benefit From Educational trips?

  • Educational trips can give students exposure to places they might not otherwise visit
  • Perspective
  • Variety
  •  Learning Styles 
  • Classroom Supplement
  •  Reward  

Why Teachers Should Go on Educational trips?

Educational trips are educational experiences that allow students to apply their lessons to the real world. These trips tend to be the most memorable moments of a student’s career.

  • Educational and Relaxing 
  • Break from the Routine 
  • Learn Something New   
  • Teaches Professionalism .
  • Enhanced Sense of Community
  • Creates an Interest in New Professions

The Advantages of Educational trips?

  • Visiting the Historical places
  • Real-World Experience
  • Classroom Inspiration 
  • Connection to Community

Educational  Trip Guidelines?

  • Permission Slips  
  •  Parent Chaperones 
  • Assign Numbers to Your Students 

References:

Behrendt, M., & Franklin, T. (2014).  A Review of Research on School Field Trips and Their Value in Education. International Journal of Environmental & Science Education 9, 235-245. Doi: 10.12973/ijese.2014.213a

Bell, P., Lewenstein, B., Shouse, A. W., & Feder, M. A., (Eds.) (2009). Learning science in informal environments: People, places, and pursuits. Washington, DC: National Academies Press. Retrieved from http://informalscience.org/research/ic-000-000-002-024/LSIE

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