Exploring the Community and Public Surrounding Area of one University in Bangkok Metropolitan Area to Develop Place-Based Field Trips aimed at Enhancing English Communication in Daily Life
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Learning sites and their staff play a crucial role in supporting English language learning, especially in settings where English is taught as a foreign language. These sites provide students with meaningful opportunities to practice English in ways that align with real-world activities. This study examined the readiness of learning sites and their environments within a one-kilometer radius of an educational institute in Bangkok to support English learning. Five learning sites were selected using a simple random sampling method: four cultural and religious sites and one library. While the selected sites are historically and culturally significant and have the potential for integrated learning, the findings revealed that they lack adequate resources for English language support, such as English-language materials, vocabulary, and learning activities. Furthermore, the personnel at these sites could not communicate in English, and there were insufficient English-language facilities. Based on the literature review, the researcher proposed a six-step approach for conducting educational field trips: (1) content study and site survey, (2) designing activities and lesson plans, (3) quality assurance and plan development, (4) preparation for field trips, (5) teaching and conducting the field trip, and (6) conclusion and activity development.
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