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BU-08208     2005  

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Best Practices for Field Days

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Best Practice: Use experiential
teaching methods

In a field or outdoor setting, learning is enhanced when students are exposed to hands-on, inquiry-based experiences. Called “experiential education”, this teaching method engages young people, creates a fun, hands-on environment and helps students apply their new knowledge
in other settings.

Teaching becomes an interaction between the leader and student, awakening the learner’s curiosity and intelligence.When combined with high levels of choice, hands-on activities encourage learning.

Access audience worksheets and forms through the links at right.

 
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More about accessing worksheets,
forms and information

Worksheeets:

MT-1: Using education standards and
learning objectives to select your
activities

MT-2: Creating your presentation
plan
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Artwork courtesy of Chisago County Children's Watershed Festival & Lincoln County Prairie Field Day.



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In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this material is available in alternative formats upon request. Please contact your University of Minnesota Extension office or the Extension Store at (800) 876-8636.


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