In this episode, Kelly Bell shares six ideas for incursions and excursions that can help bring the Community and Family Studies (CAFS) course alive for students. From research days with university guests to customised theme days, these experiential learning opportunities connect classroom concepts to real world examples and services.
Episode Highlights:
- Ideas for a dedicated research day or groups in context day using local community organisations
- Whether travelling to Sydney for excursions is worthwhile or using local services is better
- Resources available from organisations like Barnardos and The Big Issue Classroom
- Creative options like a choose your own adventure day or customised theme days
- Ways to motivate uninterested students by bringing the course content to life
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Show Notes
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I acknowledge and pay my respects to the
traditional custodians on whose land I walk, work & live.
This land was and always will be the land of the First Nations People.
