The Conduct of Educational Field Trip in the Elementary Level

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Field trips, like other activities should it into the general program for learning. Frequently they are largely informal, contributing directly to an understanding or appreciation of how people live and work. Field trip should fit into the teaching plan; the school may have a certain regulations for such activities. In any case the principal should know where the class will go and when they will come back.

METHODS

This study used descriptive method of research to determine the effectiveness of conducting educational field trips in elementary grades. The findings were then used as the basis in making guidelines of conducting educational field trips to ensure the success of the activity. For this purpose, a questionnaire was designed according to the specific questions in the study and analyzed with appropriate tools. The gathered data were analyzed using the following statistical tools such as frequency, ranking and weighted mean.

RESULTS

Most of the pupils assessed that their knowledge about the environment broadened and enriched in conducting educational field trip. Pupils sometimes experienced problems during the educational field trip. Majority of the pupils that educational field trip gives them the opportunity to develop accuracy of observation and the joy of discovery. The pupils revealed that teacher has responsibilities in conducting educational field trip. The guidelines in the conduct of educational field trip may ensure the success of the activity for the benefit of the pupils.

DISCUSSIONS

The guidelines in the conduct of educational field trip may be presented to the teachers and school administrators to ensure the safety and success of the educational field trip. Pupils are encouraged to join educational field trip to gain more knowledge about their environment. Similar study may be conducted to determine further the effectiveness of conducting educational field trip in elementary grades.