Best Practices for Field Days: Assessment Tool and Observation Protocol

Stephan P. Carlson, Joe E. Heimlich, Martin Storksdieck, Nathan Meyer

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Introduction (57 K PDF)
Observation Protocol (65 K PDF)
Individual Assessment Tool Instructions
Presentation Scoring Rubric
Holistic Assessment Tool Instructions
Guidelines for the Final Report
Background and Development
Individuals and Institutions Involved in Development
Field Day Terms and Definitions (54 K PDF)
References
Individual Assessment Tool
Holistic Assessment Tool
Scoring Sheet for Best Practices for Field Days Final Report

Each year a huge amount of time, effort, and money is spent on educational Field Day events. The investment is made because the programs can be exciting and memorable with a direct, hands-on connection between students and the science of their environment. The problem is that these events are not always productive educational opportunitities. Focused observation and assessment are needed to ensure increased effectiveness and and the best possible outcomes.

See the related program: Best Practices for Field Days.

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