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Site Visits/Field Trips

Site visits and field trips can provide students with excellent learning opportunities and do not
need to be complex and costly. However, careful preparation is essential if students are to
benefit from these activities. Site visits or field trips can provide students with access to new
opportunities for learning and experimenting to which they would not otherwise be
introduced. The larger the numbers involved, the more critical coordination becomes.
Planning is the key to hosting a successful site visit or field trip. An appropriate plan should
provide students with experiences which expand and reinforce their understanding.

Planning of a site visit or field trip includes:

1. administration;

2. student preparation;

3. on-site activities; and,

4. follow-up.

Site visits and field trips must focus on objectives included in the syllabus. Students must be
prepared and they should be involved in the planning process.

The Role of the Teacher

Trip Selection

1. Identify the rationale, objectives and plan of evaluation for the site visit/field trip.

2. Select the site to be visited. Contact the relevant authorities for the site and arrange
the date and time. Record addresses, directions, contact persons, phone numbers and
email addresses.

3. Conduct a pre-visit to familiarize yourself with the major features of the site.

Logistics Planning

1. Obtain approval from administration.

2. Organise transportation.

3. Make arrangements for meals if needed.

4. Develop a schedule and activity sheet for the day.

5. Arrange for special equipment – supplies and digital camera.

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