Fires: Chapter 10 - Going Beyond the Classroom

Not only is going outside of the classroom and school and good thing to incorporate into learning but bringing new people and objects into the classroom is a great idea as well. Field trips are always a good idea especially when they can relate to the subject matter in class. Guest speakers are a great idea too, as an English teacher that is something to seriously consider such as having writers come in to speak. Kids have their own interests and it is great when their interests can be used in the classroom to spark interest on a subject.

I went with the 7th grade at Mt. Blue to Titcomb Mtn today and it was really interesting to see the kids in that kind of environment. This field trip did not really have anything to do with what was being taught in their classes. I think it was more of a social experience, and I am beginning to learn that socializing is an important aspect that kids need to learn in order to succeed in some situations. Field trips like this are great for the kids to bond, and hopefully use these friendships in the classroom as well.