How to Maximise Ƶing on Field Trips 5-day (on request)
Students and teachers alike enjoy field trips as they take the learning out of the classroom, bringing the curriculum to life. As well as being fun, field trips must allow for interesting, valuable, and safe teaching and learning experiences. This course will look at aspects of planning, organising, and undertaking field trips through whole-class discussion and practical applications.
Description
- Suitable for teachers (primary, secondary, higher education) and teacher trainers.
- Minimum language level: B1.
This 5-day programme involves both classroom contact time and four field trip experiences, three of which will take place in the locality of Saint Paul’s Bay, the home of Alpha School of English. The fourth is an offsite cultural trip to a popular destination.
The course offers participants a hands-on experience where they will be given the opportunity to:
- Collaborate with peers of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds
- Take part in four practical off-site field trip activities
- Increase their awareness of health and safety issues
- Demonstrate their organisational and resourcing skills
- Improve their English communication skills
Ƶing objectives
The learning outcomes focus on equipping participants with the skills to conduct SWOT and TRIPS analyses for field trips, create engaging and educational field trip resources, and apply their knowledge in collaborative tasks.
Participants will learn to develop digital and original resources, assess field trip venues for safety, and compare virtual and traditional field trips.
They will also create and present notes, work with peers, and use applications like NearPod to enhance the educational experience.
The course aims to promote cooperation, creativity, and innovation in education and training, ensuring participants can deliver meaningful and safe field trip experiences.
Methodology & assessment
You will be encouraged to take an active role in all sessions, maximising your use of English, and experiencing for yourself the activities your learners will be participating in. This course is designed to help you reflect on your approach to teaching today’s pupils.
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Teams folder with slides and course content are shared via Teams, enabling participants to access, contribute, and collaborate with peers, past and present, throughout the course.
Certification details
Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate, including their name, date of birth, course title, course dates, total sessions attended, and overall attendance record. This certificate recognises their participation and engagement.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:425Euro
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Course package content:
All courses require a one-off €75 registration fee per trainee and include:
- Course resources and WiFi on school premises
- Europass Mobility Validation
- Alpha School CEFR Certificate of Attendance
- Use of executive suite kitchenette
- Refreshments (tea/coffee)
- Off-site training in Valletta, Mdina or St. Paul’s Bay including entrance ticket to one cultural attraction.
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Additional information:Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
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Cancellation & changes:
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Additional information:The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Early childhood education (ISCED 0)Primary education (ISCED 1)Post-secondary non-tertiary education (ISCED 4)
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Target audience type:TeacherStudent TeacherTeacher Educator
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Ƶing time:25 hours or more
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