Learning outside the classroom : visiting the Institute for Energy Technology

Abstract

This article describes how a properly conceived educational visit may serve to encourage science learning outside the classroom. The article particularly considers the experience of secondary school students visiting the Institute for Energy Technology. It tries to present suggestions for those teachers who might want to organise a half-day educational visit at the Institute. The description includes tips how teachers might prepare for the visit, a personal account of what the visit and sessions might involve and some suggestions how the visit might be followed-up.