The benefits of historical field trips: Impact on student’s engagement and Retention
Author(s): Sonal Melborn Falcao and Sushil Kumar
Abstract: This study looks at how historical field trips affect student involvement and keeping information in schools. It asks if learning by doing helps students feel and think more about history. A mixed-methods method was used, which means both qualitative and quantitative data were looked at from student surveys, engagement metrics, and retention rates, comparing results before and after field trips. The results show a strong positive link between going on field trips and better student engagement, as well as higher retention rates. Students showed more excitement for historical topics and could remember and use what they learned better. These findings highlight the value of learning experiences that are hands-on. This research matters not just in schools but also in other fields like healthcare. Understanding how teaching methods boost engagement and retention can improve training programs for healthcare workers, which can result in better patient care. This study suggests that schools should include hands-on learning like historical field trips in their programs. Doing so could make students' academic experiences richer and help them keep knowledge longer across different subjects, which ultimately helps society have more informed and capable healthcare practitioners.
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Sonal Melborn Falcao, Sushil Kumar. The benefits of historical field trips: Impact on student’s engagement and Retention. Int J Hist 2025;7(4):23-32.
