The Essential Guide to Successful School Trips: Practical Skills for Teachers - Softcover

Trant, Mr John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1408204479 ISBN 13: 9781408204474

Publisher: Longman, 2010

Synopsis

Whether you are taking a group of reception children to a local museum or organising a week’s residential trip for sixth formers, this book is a complete guide from the planning stage through to post-trip evaluation. The Essential Guide to School Trips is a down-to-earth, accessible resource bridging the gap between legislation and actual good practice.

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From the Back Cover

How can you ensure that your school trips provide a truly meaningful opportunity for learning outside the classroom?

 

Bridging the gap between legislation and good practice, The Essential Guide to Successful School Trips will support you in leading learning outside the classroom. Whether you are organising a morning’s educational visit for a reception class or a week long residential for sixth form students, look no further for expert advice on making this a powerful teaching and learning experience.

 

Considering the challenges that teachers face and suggesting strategies to follow, explore -

• what you need to consider during the planning stages
• how you, your pupils and staff can get the most from the experience.
• how you can develop your teaching and leadership skills and provide opportunities for your colleagues to do the same
• effective post-trip evaluation
• What if? scenarios to ensure you feel truly prepared for anything the trip may involve

Edition details

• Publisher: Longman
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1408204479
• ISBN 13: 9781408204474
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240