Reflection 7: Field Trip

The two field trip events I choose to do was going to the Woodbury Art museum and seeing the UVU production of "Much to do About Nothing". The first of which was very much interesting, but not something I would put much effort behind having a class going to. Yet, the second event was able to impress me, and definitely was something I would like students to view before trying to do a unit on Shakespeare. There were also some other field trip events that I considered doing with the students, that involved art, but weren't particularly centered on it. Thanksgiving point for example, which has a wide variety available to classes to who come and visit there. Just the fresh air and scenery would be nice for the kids to experience. They also have some wonderful productions there. For instance The Secret Garden (wasn't playing this fall) which would be great to first read the book with the kids and then see it actualized in both play and music.

Field trips truly are a great way for students to learn, and I wish there was more of a budget for them in school funding as I think its far more liberating as well as impactful to leave the classroom and be able to experience the world rather than just be told. Maybe some day I will be able to realize this in my own classroom, though it is doubtful. :)