STUDENTS ENROLLED IN CFBC EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COURSE BENEFIT FROM FIELD TRIPS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, 6th November, 2024 (CFBC): Students of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Course recently embarked on two insightful field trips as part of their Philosophical Foundations of Early Childhood (ECPF 101) class. These educational excursions took place on Tuesday, 29th October, and Thursday, 31st October, 2024.
The first visit was to the Montessori pre-school in Fortlands, Basseterre, and the second trip was to Nevis where the students visited the Gingerland and Charlestown preschools.
Fig. 1. Montessori Pre-school
Fig. 2. Gingerland Pre-school
Fig. 3. Charlestown – Pre-school
Fig. 4. Colene Caines (left) presenting a gift basket to Ms. Pamela Lawrence (right)
The trips were integral to the students’ class assignment, providing them with practical experiences to complement their theoretical studies. Through these field trips, students had the opportunity to observe and engage with early childhood education environments, enriching their understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of early childhood education.
Lanisa Burke, a dedicated student in the ECPF 101 course, expressed that the field trips were both “fun and informative.” She highlighted how these excursions provided valuable insights into various teaching styles and daily routines. Lanisa emphasized that the experience offered her and her classmates a unique opportunity to observe pre-school students firsthand, noting the rich diversity in culture, ethnicity, and socio-economic backgrounds. This exposure, she said, significantly enhanced their understanding and appreciation of the complexities within early childhood education.
Ms. Nadine Lawrence is the lecturer of the Philosophical Foundations of Early Childhood course.