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The Field Trip in Teacher Education: Expanding Horizons.

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Title:	The Field Trip in Teacher Education: Expanding Horizons.
Language:	English
Authors:	Brown, L. M., Edelson, R.
Peer Reviewed:	N
Page Count:	8
Publication Date:	1976
Document Type:	Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors:	Comparative Analysis, Cultural Differences, Experiential Learning, Field Trips, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Teaching Methods, Travel
Geographic Terms:	U.S.; Michigan
Abstract:	Field trips for preservice teachers as an integral part of academic coursework appear to positively influence student understanding of diverse educational techniques and problems, and the educational needs of diverse cultural and ethnic populations. A description is given of a field trip to Mexico for students in an introductory early childhood education course. This internationally oriented field trip provided an experiential base for the students to gain first-hand insight into the educational problems facing cultural groups that are other than American. (JD)
Journal Code:	RIEJUN1981
Entry Date:	1981
Accession Number:	ED198107
Database:	ERIC

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Abstract:	Field trips for preservice teachers as an integral part of academic coursework appear to positively influence student understanding of diverse educational techniques and problems, and the educational needs of diverse cultural and ethnic populations. A description is given of a field trip to Mexico for students in an introductory early childhood education course. This internationally oriented field trip provided an experiential base for the students to gain first-hand insight into the educational problems facing cultural groups that are other than American. (JD)