Learning forestry practical skills through field trips
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https://doi.org/10.59463/qj7r5481Keywords:
Keywords: outdoor education, practical training, nursery, arboretum, afforestation, forest landscapeAbstract
Taking students to different outdoor settings is an effective strategy for enhancing their motivation to learn, fostering a more positive attitude toward science and nature, and supporting the acquisition of knowledge and skills. Moreover, field trips contribute to improved student attitudes toward the sites visited and serve as valuable tools for creating innovative learning experiences. In this study, we examine three field trips undertaken by second-year students in the Forestry Program as part of their learning process. During visits to the Timișoara Research-Development and Experimentation-Production Station, the Bazoș Arboretum, the Recaș nursery, and the Gladna Montană afforestation site, students engaged with various branches of forestry and acquired practical, experiential knowledge.
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