FIELD TRIPS

INTRODUCTION
It is the method of an education
tour and is organized for a group
to have first hand information
through direct observation about
place , objects.
DEFINITION
Field trips is an educational procedure
by which the student obtain first
hand information by observing laces,
objects phenomena or activities and
process in their natural setting to
further learning.
PURPOSE

1 To verify previous information,

class discussion and conclusion
of individual experiments.

2 To provide real life situations

for the first hand information.
3To serve as a mean to develop
positive attitude values and special
skills.

4 To supplement classroom
instruction to secure definite
information for specific lessons
GUIDELINES
BEFORE A FIELD TRIPS
1 Develop a plan for learning from field
trips.
2 Identify potential field trips.
3 Contact with the administrative authority.
4 Arrange transportation.
5Planning and organizing.
ESSENTIALS REQUIRED
1 The student should have diary, pen to
record.

2 Other resources like , camera ,

money , clothing.
SETTING OF FIELD TRIPS
1 To natural setting.
2 To distant medowes.
3 Fishing out.
4 To an industry.
5 To a forest.
6 To a museum.
7 To a farm .
8 To a zoo.
ADVANTAGES
1 Enriches the classroom learning.
2 To get first hand information .
3 The monotoy.
4 Gives stimulation and motivation.
5 Learn very quickly and remember them
for longer of time .
6 To provide an opportunity to solve
problem
DISADVANTAGES
1 Field trip are expensive.

2 Safety and security of the

students is a real concern.
CONCLUSION

Field trips are a valuable tool for

educators to provide hands – on
learning opportunities to student .