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The novel field trip phenomenon: Adjustment to novel settings interferes with task learning.

May 24, 1978 | Public Programs, Informal/Formal Connections
Examines achievement levels of elementary school children in field trip settings. One group of students was familiar with the field setting, the other not. Results show that while both groups learned more about the setting, the familiar group achieved significantly greater mastery of concepts being taught.

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  • Smithsonian Institution
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  • 2013 05 23 Falk headshot
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    Oregon State University
  • W. Wade Martin
    Author
    Catholic University of America
  • John D. Balling
    Author
    Smithsonian Institution
  • Citation

    DOI : 10.1002/tea.3660150207
    Publication Name: Journal of Research in Science Teaching
    Volume: 15
    Page Number: 127
    Resource Type: Research Products
    Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM
    Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Public Programs | K-12 Programs

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