The purpose of this paper is to examine the importance of field trip as educational tools to

connect students to classroom concepts. Experiential learning at formal and informal field trip
venues increases students interest, knowledge, and motivation. Students who directly
participate during a field trip generate a more positive attitude about the subject. Teachers are
in position to motivate and capture students interest in field trip. Effective methods to develop
students interest include experiential activities and filed trips, which create authentic learning
opportunity for students, regardless of the content area. However ,field trips do not simply
happen, teacher need to understand that such activities require organization, planning and
student reflection to maximize the learning experience, the same as classroom-based
experiential learning.

A field trip is a visit to an area outside of the normal classroom where students can try new
things, have different experience and learn valuable the lessons. A field trip can be to countless
locations where students can see new sights and have hands-on opportunity in a wide variety
of experience. A field trip may be to a location right around the corner or may require a bus ride
to a different town.

A field trip was organized on 3rd april 2023, to “ARUNACHAL UNIVERSITY

OF STUDIES” (AUS) Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, by the B.ed 2nd year students – teachers of the
batch 2022-2023. The journey began at 6 am and reached at 11 am.There were 70 students and
2(two) teachers in the journey. We went with two bus. Group of Students from Daying Ering
College of Teacher Education Visits AUS Namsai, 3 April 2023: A group of 70 students from
Daying Ering College of Teacher Education (DECTE),Pasighat, visited Arunachal University of
Studies(AUS) . The group was led by Shri. Likar Sora,Principal, DECTE. Dr. Dinachandra
SinghChingakham, Ms. Porinita Borgohain fromDepartment of Education; and Mr. Zeeshan
Khan, Placement Cell Co-Ordinator, guided them through the AUS campus - Education Lab,
Hearing Impairment Lab, Visual Impairment Lab, Skill Development Floor etc.Dr. Dinachandra
Singh Chingakham, addressed a combined session of students from AUS and DECTE, where he
explained about the history of AUS, different courses offered at AUS, and future expansion
plans.During the tour, Mr. Khan explained the group about various skill development
initiatives .:
A field trip, which may also be termed as an instructional trip, school excursion, or
school journey, is defined by Krepel and Duvall (1981) to be a school or class trip with an
educational intent, in which students interact with the setting, displays, and exhibits to gain an
experiential connection to the ideas, concepts, and subject matter. Tal and Morag (2009)
described field trips as student experiences outside of the classroom at interactive locations
designed for educational purposes.

Field trips may be planned for five purposes:

 
1) To provide firsthand experience, 
2) To stimulate interest and motivation in science,
3) To add relevance to learning and interrelationships, 
4) To strengthen observation and perception skills, and 
5) To promote personal (social) development (Michie, 1998)

. 
Field trips take students to locations that are unique and cannot be duplicated in the 
classroom. Each student observes natural settings and creates personally relevant meaning to
the experience. Interactive exhibits help students play with concepts, activities often not
possible in the classroom. Earlier course content suddenly becomes relevant as students
assimilate and accommodate new understanding and cognition. The connection between the
field trip venue and the classroom links the field trip’s experiential learning with prior
experiences and learning from the classroom(Lei, 2010b). To save money and time from
preparation and traveling, some instructors choose to simply use the school computers and
take digital field trips. Options are plentiful and students no doubt learn from the digital
experience, but students only experience what the media thinks is important, and the students
do not encounter a multidimensional activity in which all their senses are fully involved
(National Research Council (NRC), 2009).

In contrast, field trips are experiential, authentic social events that create a new way of
knowing an object, concept, or operation . Quality experiences lead to deeper learning and
interest development .
When dreams are given a free reign, wings of passion soar above the horizon of success. An
underlying thought from which our basic ethos derives its most elemental inspiration. We
welcome the leaders of tomorrow to come and define the future on their own terms .
At Arunachal University we believe that “ Integration of Education & Employment is
necessary for the best utilization of Educational Resources and adequate Human
Resource Development.”

The Arunachal University of Studies has been established by Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh
through an Act of State Legislator. The University is duly recognized by UGC u/s 2(f) and is
empowered to award degrees specified u/s 22 of UGC Act 1956. The University is the member
of Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi. The certifications issued by the University
are globally accepted.

The campus is situated at the serene location of Namsai district in Arunachal Pradesh, which is
situated at a strategic location within in the proximity of 12 Districts Eastern Arunachal Pradesh,
16 Districts of Upper Assam and 4 Districts of Nagaland. The entire region is dominated by tribal
population and most of the students of AUS belonged to the minority and tribal groups. Being
one of the very few higher education..

The AUS (Arunachal university of studies) is offering Diploma, Graduation, Post-Graduation and
Doctoral level Programme in the field of Pharmacy, Nursing, Paramedical, Agricultural Sciences,
Science, Engineering & Technology, Library & Information Sciences, Education, Special
Education, Physical Education, Arts, Social Sciences, Design, Performing Arts, Commerce,
Management and Legal Studies..[

UNIVERSITY NAME : Arunachal University of studies

OTHER NAME : AUS
ESTABLISHED : 2012 may 30th
TYPES : State university self – sponsored
AFFILIATION : UGC,AIU,NAAC,BCI,NCTE,RCI,AICTE,PCI SNC.
LOCATION : Knowledge City Namsai,
The AUS(Arunachal university of studies) is offering Diploma, Graduation, Post-Graduation and
Doctoral level Programme in the field of Pharmacy, Nursing, Paramedical, Agricultural Sciences,
Science, Engineering & Technology, Library & Information Sciences, Education, Special
Education, Physical Education, Arts, Social Sciences, Design, Performing Arts, Commerce,
Management and Legal Studies.

 NURSING :- General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)

Bachelor of Nursing (science)
Doctor of philosophy (ph.D)

 MEDICAL SCIENCE :- Diploma in pharmacy(D. pharma)

Diploma of philosophy (ph.D)
Master of science (para-medical)
Bachelor of physiotherapy (B.P.T)
Bachelor of science (medical laboratory Technology) etc.

 AGRICULTURE SCIENCE :- Diploma in Agriculture

Bachelor of science ( Hons. agriculture)
Master of science (Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture
vegetable science and extension both)
Ph.D and D.sc
 PARAMEDICAL
 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
 ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
 PHARMACY
 GRADUATE AND POST GRADUATION
 LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES
 EDUCATION
 SPECIAL EDUCATION
 PHYSICAL EDUCATION
 ARTS
 DESIGN AND FASHION ARTS
 PERFORMING ARTS
 COMMERCE
 MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL STUDIES
 BUDDIST STUDIES
 D.EL.ED, BA-B.ED,B.ED & M.ED (General & special) etc.
 Here are listed some of the facilities and infrastructure that AUS (Arunachal University of
Studies) are providing to their students and managements.

 Computer Lab:-

The state-of-an-art computer lab at AUS adds to the modern

learning infrastructure. Every system within the campus is equipped with a high-speed network
available for both teachers and students round the clock. Students are to use the digital library
and other training kits for the academic progress to their heart's content. Each student enrolled
at Arunachal University of Studies shall get a hands-on experience on the latest software and e-
books and other academic study materials that can be accessed through the lab via high-
speed campus connectivity. With over 40+ spacious computer desk, each system is equipped
with high-speed internet service making usage of the computer lab one of an integral part of the
student learning curriculum.

 LIBRARY:-

AUS boosts the library facilities as the heart and soul of the campus. With over two lakhs +
books, every student can quench their knowledge thirst anytime with full potential. Industry
expert staffs not just safeguards the invaluable resources but also assist students in finding their
materials by maintaining the vibrancy of the library. Any student can freely access books,
journals, and electronic journals from the library and reflect on the subjects with larger interests.
The journal and books stock at Arunachal University of Studies keeps increasing 
over the years to ensure students get the best of the databases supervised by the
industrialstandards. There are librarians, library staffs, and others to help students get access to
their needed books anytime during academic hours.

 HOSTEL & MESS:-

The mission of AUS is to foster an inclusive residential community for a diverse and
dynamic experience promoting the holistic development of a student for their academic
success. The hostel at AUS is equipped with all modern features considering thecomfort
and privacy of the students. A separate hostel facility for boys and girls can be availed.
The food served within the premises are mostly farm grown available on the campus
and is curated keeping in mind the nutrition and taste of every resident. The mess
serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options for the students. 
  CAMPUS LIFE :-

AUS stands in pride in honouring a state-of-an-art infrastructure equipped with modern

facilities to aid the growth of students, faculty members, and staffs in the most holistic
manner. Ideal for both academics and cultural activities, the campus space is made for
socialising and our 24/7 on-site campus management team ensures you are safe,
secure and get the very best of the AUS experience. Discover exclusive mess, canteen,
lounge, outdoor terrace, library, cafeterias, sports ground, designed as the perfect place
for every student to hang out. Our campus is the foreground for stimulating the future
leaders of the country. A perpetually hyperactive campus, AUS is the ground for many
inspiring events involved through various clubs, societies, communities etc. Our Faculty
members here not just teach but also make discoveries and help the research
community find solutions to tackle problems in various expertise.

 SPORTS & FACILITIES:-

AUS plays a pivotal role in shaping the mental and physical well-being of a student
through sports. The sports facilities within the campus include a wide range of indoor
and outdoor activities not just, for promoting the good health of students but also
teaches the essence of sportsmanship through value and self-control. At Arunachal
University of Studies, Sports Facilities are truly an integral and the most advocated
part of the education process that helps to build character, teamwork and leadership
skills of the students. With our state of art facilities at the campus, every student can
freely engage in physical activities and be physically fit. There are active volleyball,
footballs and other outdoor sports clubs where students can enrol and participate. 
The outcome of an experience depends on a person’s interests, motivation, life
circumstances at that time, needs, and prior experiences and knowledge . Field
trips offer an opportunity to motivate and connect students to appreciate and
understand classroom concepts, which increase a student’s knowledge
foundation, promoting further learning and higher level thinking strategies. With
understanding comes confidence and intrinsic motivation. A successful and
quality field trip requires teacher preparation and interaction. Some factors
should be addressed before the trip. The experience needs to be planned. The
teacher should previsit the venue to meet the staff and arrange the activities, and
then prepare the students by orienting them to the venue’s layout, activities, and
expectations. Student groupings should be set up prior to arrival at the venue. .
The trip needs to connect to the curriculum, students should be actively engaged,
and all students should be able to take part in the trip regardless of financial,
physical or intellectual status. Teachers need to consider safety issues and should
prepare to embrace the unexpected. 
On the day of the field trip, the teacher may hand
the program to the venue’s staff, but the teacher should remain involved,
participating with the activities and guiding students when necessary. Perhaps the
teacher’s most difficult task is to allow the students freedom to experience the
activities.