Publications & Research
Document Type
Online Publication
Publication Date
10-20-2014
Keywords
residential high school, charter school, Illinois, IMSA, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, STEM, field trips, mentor, mentoring
Disciplines
Education | Gifted Education | Science and Mathematics Education
Abstract
Children running wild enjoying a day of freedom, exhausted chaperones, budget-conscious, hand-wringing administrators back at school -- all of these conjure troubling images for educators about field trips. These are far from the enjoyable, state-of-the-art, educational experiences that field trips could be for today's teachers and students.
For several years, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) has had longstanding partnerships with school districts throughout the state which have involved designing STEM field trip experiences that serve middle school educators and students. These field trips to the Academy are led by IMSA high school students who are enrolled in the Allies program.
Recommended Citation
Darwish, Aziza and Lee-Diaz, Robyn. "Field Trip Partnerships: Student-to-Student Mentoring." Edutopia. Web. 20 October 2014.
Comments
Originally published October 20, 2014 © Edutopia.org; George Lucas Educational Foundation