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School Field Trips: An Overview

January 1, 1989 | Public Programs, Exhibitions
In this article, Jacksonville State University researcher Stephen Bitgood presents a general overview of the literature on field trips. Bitgood reviews the four phases of school field trip programs: planning of the program, pre-visit preparation, on-site activities, and follow-up activities. Bitgood cites studies that address each of phase and acknowledges gaps in current research.

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    Jacksonville State University
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    ISSN : 0892-4996
    Publication Name: Visitor Behavior
    Volume: 4
    Number: 2
    Page Number: 3
    Resource Type: Research Products
    Discipline: Education and learning science
    Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Youth/Teen (up to 17) | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Park, Outdoor, and Garden Programs | Aquarium and Zoo Programs | Exhibitions

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