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EFFECTIVE USE OF FIELD TRIPS

PREPARING FOR A FIELD TRIP

  1. Identify an objective which lends itself to the use of a group field trip.
  2. Identity community resources which will help you attain the objective
  3. Select a destination for the field trip
  4. Explain how the trip would help attain the objective.
  5. Plan an agenda that is feasible and convenient to carry out.
  6. Plan specific on-site activities
  7. Explain individual student responsibilities during the trip.
  8. Provide background information to resource person.
  9. Make and confirm appointments, travel, meal and other personal needs
  10. Advise students about clothing, grooming, money and other personal needs
  11. Explain rules of conduct for the trip.
  12. Provide handouts, questions and materials to assist students during the trip.
  13. Prepare a written request for parental consent
  14. Prepare an itemized budget for the trip (if necessary)
  15. Prepare a trip roster with names and telephone numbers to call in case of emergency.

CONDUCTING THE FIELD TRIP

  1. Check attendance against the roster
  2. Introduce guide/resource person
  3. Arrange students so they may see and hear clearly
  4. Review purpose of field trip
  5. Remain available to provide information and assistance
  6. Distribute assignment sheets, questions, etc
  7. Ask questions
  8. Express thanks to the resource person

AFTER THE FIELD TRIP

1.      Summarize the key points of the field trip in the light of the objective

2.      Review what was learned the next class period

3.      Plan follow-up activities to clarify, reinforce, or extend what was learned during the trip.

4.      Send a thank you to the resource person.

 

AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT

Field Trip Report

Due the next day or class meeting:
Title:                                                                             Name:
Objectives of Trip:                                                     Date:
Problems to be solved:
Questions to be asked on trip:
Points to remember:
Conclusions and remarks:

TEACHER PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST-FIELD TRIPS

IN DIRECTING AN INDIVIDUAL FIELD TRIP, THE TEACHER:

  1. Identified an objective which lends itself to the use of an individual field trip.
  2. Identified community resources which would help the students attain the objective.
  3. Select a destination for the field trip.
  4. Plan an agenda which was feasible and convenient to carry out.
  5. Plan specific on-site activities.
  6. Considered the student’s unique needs and interests in planning the field trip.
  7. Provided background information or experiences which prepared the student for the trip.
  8. Helped make and confirm appointments, travel, meal, and other arrangements for the trip.
  9. Advised the student about clothing, grooming, money, and other personal needs.
  10. Explained rules of conduct for the trip.
  11. Provided handouts and materials to assist the students during the trip.
  12. Obtained parental consent for the students to participate in the trip.
  13. Obtained school approval for the trip.
  14. Helped the students summarize what he/she learned during the trip.
  15. Helped the student evaluate the trip in terms of his/her progress toward the objective.
  16. Expressed and/or helped the student express thanks to all those who made the trip possible.
  17. Provided follow-up activities to clarify, reinforce, or extend what the student learned during the trip.
  18. Identified an objective which lends itself to the use of a group field trip.
  19. Identified community resources which would help students attain the objectives.
  20. Selected or helped students select a destination for the trip.
  21. Explained how the trip would help students attain the objectives.
  22. Planned an agenda that was feasible and convenient to carry out.
  23. Involved students in planning specific on-site activities.
  24. Explained each student’s individual responsibilities during the trip.
  25. Provided background information or experiences that prepared students for the trip.
  26. Made and confirmed appointments, travel, meal and other arrangements for the trip.
  27. Advised students about clothing, grooming and money and other personal needs.
  28. Explained rules for the trip.
  29. Provided handouts and materials to assist students during the trip.
  30. Obtained parental consent for students to participate in the trip.
  31. Prepared an itemized budget for the trip.
  32. Obtained school approval for the trip.
  33. Prepared a trip roster with names and telephone numbers to call in case of emergency.
  34. Checked students’ attendance against the roster as often as necessary to assure their well-being.
  35. Was available when students needed information or assistance
  36. Showed concern for students’ comfort and their ability.
  37. Directed students’ attention to the objective of the trip.
  38. Helped students summarize what they learned during the trip.
  39. Helped students evaluate the trip in terms of their progress toward the objective.
  40. Provided follow-up activities to clarify, reinforce, or extend what students learned during the trip.
  41. Expressed thanks to all those who made the trip possible.

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Tuesday, 23 August 2005

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