I remember my class trip to Upper Canada Village in
Morrisburg, Ontario. I distinctly
remember walking through the dusty village and learning about washing clothes
on the wash board and churning butter. It was a hot day and I was hoping we
could go for a swim but that was not in the cards. I remember my trip in grade
2 to the Veterinary Clinic as well as my trip to the Hersey factory in Smith
Falls, Ontario. I think I can remember
almost every field trip I have been on, even the ones as a teacher. These
are some of the things that stick with students for a lifetime, the experiences
they have on a field trip seems to embed itself differently in a student. Field trips provide the students with the
opportunity to contextualize learning and students are able to quickly attach what
they learn to the proper framework. It
exposes them to learning experiences that cannot be replicated in the
classroom. It creates a rich context for
the different topics and provides them with learning that is visual, auditory
and hands on. Field trips can also
provide students with service learning opportunities that help us show the love
of Christ. These trips can also provide
community building opportunities to establish a relational foundation in the
class or community. This coming week
there are numerous field trips that provide multiple opportunities to learn in
various ways. It is another avenue of
learning that aids us in providing a quality, Christ-centered education, to develop
the gifts of God’s children and prepare them for a life of leadership and contribution
in service to the King. Can you remember
any of your field trips?
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