type-method_011

types_and_methods_list
classification	teaching and learning method
name of type or methode	Technical visits/field trips
short description	- Technical visit of a real factory, company, on-site infrastructure (outside classroom and university) with introduction, explanation of what is seen - Excursion where staff applies into practice methods and concepts that were previously taught at university - Looking back, many students describe technical visits as a highlight of their studies
is applicaple or could be used for	- Useful for a better understanding of the issue, as well as for gaining new knowledge directly from practice - Visualize practical implementation of topics covered in class - Complement class contents with in-depth knowledge of real systems - Well-suited possible targets could be signal boxes, control centres, maintenance work shops, marshalling yards etc
be aware of (challenges)	- Complement class content, neither repeat excessively nor be to much far away of topics covered in class - Be aware of safety measures - Requires a direct contact person who is open to welcome a group of students for between one hour and half a day - The number of participants could risk to be limited due to the available space at the facilities (forming separate groups could resolve this) - Financial coverage of expenses to prevent any discriminatory barrier to the participation
to be complemented by	- Preliminary preparation of student to maximize the effectiveness of the visits - Oral and written reports from students about the visits on identified subjects - A discussion/reflection of the visit in class.
short description of examples	UMA (20): Technical visits TH Wildau (21): Excursion DICEA (22): Technical visits, field trips
best practice examples	bp_20_method_technical_visits_field_trips_1.pdf, bp_21_method_technical_visits_field_trips_2.pdf, bp_22_method_technical_visits_field_trips_3.pdf