Field Visit Report

 

 

The field visit began in the morning with a visit to the historic Gass Forest Museum located inside the Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding (IFGTB), Coimbatore. The museum provided the students with valuable insights into India’s rich forest heritage, biodiversity, and conservation practices.

 

Students explored various sections of the museum, including exhibits on forest history, timber varieties, wildlife specimens, forest tools, and tribal artefacts. The detailed display of preserved animals, reptiles, birds, and forestry models helped the B.Ed. students connect theoretical knowledge with real-world ecological concepts.

 

The visit enhanced their understanding of environmental education, the importance of forest resources, and sustainable conservation practices. It also provided meaningful exposure to the integration of natural science topics in school-level teaching.

 

 

In the afternoon, the students visited the Insect Museum at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. This museum, known for being one of the largest insect museums in Asia, offered a comprehensive view of the diversity, behavior, and role of insects in the ecosystem.

 

Students observed a wide range of preserved insect specimens, live displays, agricultural pest models, pollinator exhibits, and interactive learning materials. The museum helped them understand the significance of insects in agriculture, pest management, crop protection, and ecological balance.

 

This visit aligned with their Biological Science pedagogy, allowing them to relate insect diversity to curriculum topics such as life sciences, biodiversity, and environmental education.

 

 

            The field trip successfully connected classroom learning with field-based experiential education, fostering curiosity and scientific thinking among the future teachers.