90 - The Value of Recurring Field Trips

In this episode, Mark Zockoll and Matthew George discuss the importance and value of recurring field trips in education. They explore the mission and ethical considerations of taking students off-campus, the logistical planning involved, and the impact these trips have on student engagement and excitement. The conversation also touches on the cultural exposure that students gain from these experiences and concludes with a spotlight on a Christian school administrator making a difference in their community. Jimmy Fitt of Doris Todd Christian Academy on Maui is this episode's Christian Administrator Spotlight!TAKEAWAYSRecurring field trips provide consistent experiences for students.Field trips can enhance the holistic education of students.Planning and logistics are crucial for successful field trips.Students often look forward to annual trips based on past experiences.Missionally, schools should balance educational and service trips.Parents appreciate knowing what trips are planned each year.Field trips can help develop good citizenship in students.Cultural exposure is an important aspect of field trips.Recurring trips allow for better logistical planning and execution.Engagement from students can lead to excitement for future trips.Exploring the Value of Recurring Field TripsField Trips: A Mission-Driven ApproachSOUND BYTES"We want to create good citizens.""We can prepare ourselves for that.""Students will come back excited."CHAPTERS00:00 The Value of Recurring Field Trips05:58 Mission and Ethics in Field Trips10:54 Planning and Consistency in Field Trips17:01 Navigating Field Trips: Tips and Tricks19:37 The Value of Recurring Field Trips23:58 Cultural Exposure Through Field Trips27:18 The Importance of Diverse Learning Experiences31:26 Celebrating Community and Leadership in Educationkeywordsfield trips, education, recurring trips, student engagement, Christian education, planning, logistics, cultural exposure, mission, ethicsX: @CPrincipalsPodFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ChristianPrincipalsPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/cprincipalspod/⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: [email protected]: www.christianprincipalspodcast.comLinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/christian-principals-podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.herzogfoundation.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠to learn more about what the Herzog Foundation provides for YOUR Christian School!

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