What is fieldwork and its importance​

Field work is the process of observing and collecting data about people, cultures, and natural environments. ... Field work enables students and researchers to examine the way scientific theories interact with real life. Field work is important in both the social and natural sciences.

Well planned fieldwork in geography adds clear value to learning in the subject as well as providing a positive contribution to the wider curriculum. Students gain first-hand, practical experiences which support and reinforce knowledge, skills and concepts explored in the classroom.

The Value of Field Work in the Geosciences ×

Fieldwork provides an 'unparalleled opportunity' to study the real world;

Student perceptions of field work tend to be overwhelmingly positive;

Fieldwork provides the opportunity to reinforce classroom-based learning