An effective field study is most valuable when educational objectives are clearly identified and the activities are constructed or designed to achieve those objectives. When the study is well planned and organized, the possibility of accidents occurring is greatly reduced.
Thorough preparation can ensure safety for all participants.
A. Preparation Permissions and Notifications Obtain the principal's approval and inform other staff of the date and destination of the trip. Obtain parents' permission for their children to participate in studies off the school grounds. Have students take a written description of the trip home to their parents. Include in the information the types of clothing to be worn, safety precautions to be taken, and a parental permission form. Participation Determine the appropriateness of the field study for all students based on any physical disabilities, allergies, or other conditions that could impair or limit their participation.