Field trip learning much more Poonam Singh Traditional

Field trip: learning & much more. . !! Poonam Singh

Traditional Classroom Teaching Topic: Animals • Learning is chiefly associated with classrooms resources Example : Use of picture books , Models, Puppets • Learning is competitive rather than collaborative • Teacher controls learning. • Students are passive learners.

Lets find out if the students. . . §Enjoyed the class? ~ 50%( based on verbal replies) §Liked the topic? §Name the animals studied today? ~ 10% replies) (based on verbal - No response

Field Trips: Effects On Learning • Increases interest and engagement in class. • Exposes students to new experiences. • Results in more positive feeling towards the topic. • Experiences that can be recalled and useful long after the visit. • Enhances social skills of students. • Positive Experiential Learning. • School programs can be enriched through inclusion of carefully planned fieldtrips.

Intervention Field Trips

Hypothesis • Field trip improves learning experiences through experiential learning.

Procedure • Arranged a field trip for the students to the Zoological Park. • Permission granted by the Management. • Letter of information was sent to the parents. • Transport facility was arranged. • Students were briefed about the trip.

Intervention: A visit to Zoo

Student Feedback & Learning § Enjoyed the trip? 100% §Would want to go again? 100% §Name the animals seen in the No. of animals students zoo. named: Minimum - 4 Maximum - 7 Average - 6

Findings • Gave students a welcome break in routine. • Better understanding of the types of animals. • Better retention of the name of animals and number of animals after the visit. • Enhanced environmental awareness.

Student Gains • Learning was fun • Students could relate name of the animal its habitat , shape, size , form and colour. • Value of Sharing and caring • Team work and confidence.

Hypothesis was proved • Field trip improves learning experiences through experiential learning.

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