Making the most of community resources and field trips
Field trips offer an excellent bridge between the work of the school and the work of the world outside. Acquisition of lasting concepts and change in attitudes are rooted on concrete and rich experiences. Field trips are opportunities for rich and memorable experiences which are fundamental to learning that lasts. The real world connection is more work but the benefits of broadening teaching beyond textbooks for outweigh the little bit of time it takes from a teachers schedule. The field trip can nurture curiosity, build a zest for new experience, and a sense of wonder. Field trips are expensive. They require much time for preparation and planning includes discussion and decision on what to do before, during and after the field trips. Field trips abolish the "walls" that divide the classroom and the outside world. Field trips also connect people community resources like historical and scenic spots, museums, zoos, botanical gardens, places of exhibits can be destinations for field trips.
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