{"product_id":"informal-learning-and-field-trips-1","title":"Informal Learning and Field Trips","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A highly accessible work of immense value on all facets of informal learning opportunities. The focus on specific content areas is an excellent tool for teachers, and the inclusion of a section related to English Language Learners is especially welcome and unique.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Robert Rueda, Professor of Education\u003cbr\u003eUniversity of Southern California\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This great resource demonstrates how to gain more meaning from field trips and includes a wealth of tips, suggestions, and rubrics to make it easy to assess student learning. This book shows that just as much—or more—learning can be achieved when \u003c\/i\u003enot \u003ci\u003ein a classroom setting.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Mark Johnson, Principal and Curriculum and Assessment Facilitator\u003cbr\u003eGlenwood Elementary School, Kearney, NE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTurn every field trip into a high-quality learning experience!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat youngster isn′t excited at the prospect of taking a field trip? Enthusiastic students present teachers with the ideal scenario for creating meaningful out-of-the-classroom encounters and giving students the building blocks to help them become active participants in their own educational process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis resource helps educators take full advantage of off-site educational opportunities by developing lessons that connect informal learning with content standards. Based on constructivist philosophy and inquiry-based learning, the book provides numerous sample lesson plans and technology tips, and includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearner-centered activities for language arts, math, science, social studies, and fine art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWays to support English Language Learners and special education students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidelines for developing corresponding classroom activities \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategies for building partnerships with informal learning sites \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethods for bringing museum-type activities into the classroom when a trip is not possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eInformal Learning and Field Trips \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ehelps enrich students′ lives as they explore the world outside the school grounds and gives teachers a prime opportunity to revitalize the learning experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54260094402904,"sku":"9781412949804","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781412949804_972a8476-9308-4d0d-b7f7-7e8389a3794c.jpg?v=1777817730","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/informal-learning-and-field-trips-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}