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This study identifies the importance of educational field trips at higher level in different universities of Karachi. This study was carried out through survey. The population of this study was the students and teachers of both government and private universities. The ideas and views of male and female students and teachers were sought out regarding the importance of educational field trips at higher level. One hundred and fifty respondents including 50 teachers and 100 students were randomly selected. The questionnaire was used as a research instrument which was consisted of 28, 28 items, collected data was analyzed by using simple percentage method. Majority of the respondents had a view that educational field trip is helpful to cope up with advance learning. A large number of respondents opinioned that educational field trip help to give a practical approach for the curriculum and it is helpful to develop more interest in learning among students.
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In-Text Citation: (Shakil, Faizi, & Hafeez, 2011)
To Cite this Article: Shakil, A. F., Faizi, W-un-N., & Hafeez, S. (2011). The Need and Importance of Field Trips at Higher Level in Karachi, Pakistan. International Journal of Academic Research in Busines & Social Sciences. 1(1). 7-18.
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