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Characteristics, strengths & weaknesses - Tours, open days & field days

 

 

 

 

Tours and related events may involve organised talks, displays, demonstrations and distribution of print material. They usually take place on a site which has been chosen because it allows practical demonstration of some aspect of an educational project, e.g. field days on farms to demonstrate a buffer zone; or tours of sewage treatment plants to show problems caused by inappropriate disposal of items in the sewerage system.

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Strengths

• provide opportunities for semi-personalised informal discussion about an issue of interest to participants
• because they are held on-site, provide opportunities for demonstration of skills, technologies, etc.
• present a non-threatening, relaxed environment which encourages openness and exploration of concerns
• encourage interaction.

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Weaknesses

• require considerable organisation
• require skilled and knowledgeable demonstrators/presenters
• require publicity to ensure participants attend.

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