Field trip strategy

Field trip strategy

It was introduced in 1827 by George Shilibees.

Definition- It is teaching and learning strategy y where we move outside to get more and better information about a particular topic.

Features of field trip

ü  It facilitate the learning of abstract concepts

ü  It motivates students through increased interest and curiosity

ü  It increases student-student and student-teacher social interaction

ü  Develops social awareness

Purpose of field trip

ü  It enhance the curriculum

ü  Renewal by saving from boredom and refreshing]

ü  Give students experiential learning experiences

ü  Concrete skills such as note taking

ü  Involvement in real world experience makes learning more meaningful and memorable

ü  It helps students appreciate the relevance and importance of what they learn in the class

Types of field trip

1.       Instructional trips- it is a visit by the class or group of classes to a location outside the regular classroom

2.       School contest of festivals- it is to provide an opportunity for student s to demonstrate knowledge and skills developed through subject area instruction

3.       Motivation trips- it is going out with our own interest

Steps involved

Her e there are six steps involved which are as follows;

1.       Trip selection

2.       Logistics planning

3.       Field trip preparation or pre-trip discussion

4.       Post field trip

5.       Evaluation of the trip

Advantages

ü  Real world experience

ü  Increase in quality of education

ü  Improvement of the social relation

Disadvantages

ü  Expensive

ü  Time consuming

ü  Lack of support from school administration fort he field trip

ü  Poor student’s behavior and attitude

ü  Shortage of resources and choice of venue

ü  Medical risk