Declarative
Y	Functioning
	Take Time to Set
	Take Time to Answer
	Take Time to Correct
Y	Take Time to provide Feedback
Y	Suitable for Large Class
	Can substitute with Computers
	Passive
Y	Active
Y	Process Oriented Method
Y	Product Oriented Method

• Allows the concepts and techniques taught in class to be illustrated in the real world situation, bringing the subject into life which helps deepening students' understanding
• Hands-on field activities offer great opportunity for students to practise and be familiarized with a range of practical field skills and try them out in action
• Allows students to become familiar with their teachers and peers in the course in an informal and relaxing context to facilitate learning
• Collaborations among students in field work can develop their communication, teamwork and analytical skills

• Logistic issues such as travelling time, costs, and the coordinator's preparation at the field site can be very resource-consuming
• Despite having the best preparation, the actual conditions may turn out to be not as good as planned. Variable factors such as bad weather, injuries and other potential dangers may not result in a good learning experience and a comfortable learning environment to the students
• Safety and insurance need to be taken into account

One critical issue to consider when planning field trips and outdoor visits for a course is to reduce all possible risks and unnecessary expenses. Therefore, it is important for course coordinators to consider carefully the entire trip from planning and scheduling (e.g. transport, equipments, communication, and insurance), to the actual trip activities. Identification of resources in case of emergency circumstances (e.g. location of medical facilities, police stations and fire stations, contact details of students' family members, transport routes, mobile communication device coverage, food, water and power supplies etc.) should be fully undertaken prior to the field activities.

The field activities should be led by appropriately qualified staff members, who are responsible for ensuring the adequate safety arrangements are in place. The staff-to-student ratio should not be too large, in order to make sure that effective instruction and supervision can be conducted. Risk assessments regarding the potential dangers and hazards (e.g. biological ' dangerous and aggressive animals, insects; chemical ' toxic or poisonous chemicals and gases, contaminated water and soil; environmental ' extreme physical landscapes such as steep mountains, fast-flowing rivers; hygiene, weather etc) should be carefully taken in advance of the activities. The staff should also make sure that all students participating in the field activities should have received appropriate training (if necessary), in suitable physical conditions, and have well understood and observe all the safety instructions to avoid putting themselves and other people at risk.