Good Principles for Safe and Successful Travelling

This phase of any field trip is perhaps the most demanding and time consuming, but is crucial to the success of the experience for everyone. Research has shown that people given pre-trip instruction learn and retain more from a field trip than those who receive no preparation. To attain a successful trip while travelling, follow these helpful tips; avoid crime, crime prone areas, seek advice on where you intend to go, avoid walking in isolated places alone etc. The following suggestions will make a difference in field trip: Introduce the trip as a part of a lesson: learn offers lesson plans that have been designed around a visit to a museum or to the zoo. Stimulate visitors’ interest for the trip: Use artifacts from previous trips to the site such as photos, brochures, or videos. Consider inviting students who previously participated on this field trip as guest speakers to talk about their experience. This is especially useful for overnight trips to distant places, where students will want to know what to expect.