2. CONTENT
• Definition
• Purpose
• Guidelines for using field trip as a teaching
methodology
• Planning and organizing
• Conduct of the trip
• Steps in planning a field trip
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
3. DEFINITION
•Field trip is an educational procedure by which
the learners obtain first hand information by
observing places, objects, phenomena and
processes in their natural setting.
•It is the method of an education tour and is
organized for a group to have first hand
information through direct observation about
place and objects.
4. PURPOSE
•To provide real life situations for the first
had information.
•To supplement classroom instruction to
secure definite information for specific
lessons.
•To serve as a preview of a lesson and for
gathering instructional materials.
5. PURPOSE…
•To verify previous information, class discussion
and conclusion of individual experiments.
•To serve as a means of arousing specific interest
in materials, objects, places or processes.
•To create teaching situation for cultivating,
observations, keenness and discovery.
•To serve as a mean to develop positive attitudes
values and special skills.
7. 1. The field trip must be planned to meet specific
educational objectives rather than merely a
picnic activity.
2. Plan field trip with a specific checklist
(permission, transport, booking boarding,
parental notification, safety and emergency
arrangements).
3. Plan a schedule and route plan for the field
trip. Identify leaders and sub leaders.
8. •4. Assign responsibilities to individuals and
make them understand their role.
5. Have list of all candidates, contact
numbers of people to be contacted in case of
emergency and special needs.
6. Submit report on field visit and analyse.
9. IDENTIFY POTENTIAL FIELD TRIPS
Look for the places that match
learning, its relevance, affordability and
feasibility.
Places of visit could be sewage
10. CONTACT WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE
AUTHORITY
Obtain written permission from relevant
authorities.( Fee charges, guide for visits and
state visit objectives).
Fix the visit dates well in advance and include it
in the time table.
11. ARRANGE TRANSPORTATION
• Arrange bus or van or cars according to the
number of students.
• Fix and communicate the time for departure
from the college or the start point and
communicate the same to the students.
13. TAKE ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FIELD TRIP
• The student should have diary, pen to record the
observations made in the field trip,
• Other resources like camera, money, clothing are
to be planned.
18. CONDUCT OF THE TRIP
Follow the scheduled
Strictly follow safety precautions
Observe and collect information needed
Collect source / study materials if provided
Observe formalities and extend courtesies
Point to remember : trip should follow in an orderly
manner
Do not cause disturbance to the organization
19. STEPS IN PLANNING A FIELD TRIP
Determine the educational goals for this trip.
Select a location.
Obtain your school board’s standardized letters for
parental permission.
Talk to the principal and get permission.
20. STEPS…
• Contact the trip site and finialize your reservations for the
group.
• Integrate the trip into the classroom program.
• Review safety and bus etiquette.
• Keep careful records according to your school’s requirements.
• Make alternate arrangements for the students who donot go on
the trip.
21. STEPS…
• Take careful attendance on the day of the trip.
• Remind the students of the expectations for the
trip and for their behavior.
22. ADVANTAGES
• Acqisition of lasting concepts and change in
attitudes are rooted on concrete and rich
experience.
• Real-world experience.
• Increase in quality of education.
• Improvement of the social relations.
• Provides new cultural context.
23. DISADVANTAGES
• It is costly.
• It involves logistics.
• It is extravagant with time.
• Contains an element of uncertainty.
• Lack of support from the school administrations.
• Poor student behavior and attitudes.
• Shortage of resources and choice of venue.
• Medical risk.
