SAM COLLEGE OF NURSING

BHOPAL(M.P.)

Education Report on Field Trip to Edenbari Village

Executive summary

Field trips serve one vital function as far as education is concerned. Field
trips link the classroom experience with the outside world in so doing they not only improve
learning, but also give both the students and educators valued practical experience. The field trip
we took the students was an interesting one judging by the varied lessons that we had to receive.
This report is prepared to that effect. It details the events and the lessons learnt from the field trip
conducted. This particular trip visioned at improving their knowledge base grounded in the
classroom concerning fresh water biodiversity in the local area. During this event, they
encountered several wonderful spectacles like the magnificent natural scenery of the region. The
field trip owed its success to the faculties of the Department particularly the Project Supervisor,
Shri. Phrangshai Hynniewta who engaged the students in sample collection throughout the trip.
A majority of the samples collected concerned the variety of fresh water biodiversity both flora
and fauna (Vertebrates & invertebrates), the soil and water samples collected from the River. A
brief detail of this is discussed in this report. In due course, the report provides information on
the Fresh water ecosystem of Ganol River connection with its Biodiversity, which is the basis of
the project in the place.

Introduction

Within the Tura region, the trip to Ganol River is among the best experience. The
Ganol stream desends from the foothills of the northern parts and passes through the heart of the
paddy fields. It is also joined by smaller streams before it joins the main river i.e. the Kulu River.
The stream runs from North East to South West direction. The area wander pasts other
spectacular sites along the Ganol River. People in the region enjoy the view of the Tura Peak
famous for trekking and other adventurous activities.
Background

As a requirement of the course, students are expected to take part in a field trip to a nearby River
to study the biodiversity of Fresh water ecosystem. In this regard, the case destination that is the
subject of this report is the Ganol River which is located in the Edenbari Village, a place well
known for its beautiful picnic locations. Travelling and walking to the area bequeathed the
students with a pleasant and exceptional walking experience, which absorbed them into the
scenic beauty of one of Tura's most attractive village. The students had the chance of exploring
the area natural charm and its hidden treasures. The students gathered outside the college
campus. They were led by Project Supervisor and the rest of the faculties in the trip that took at
least one hou the desired location.

Aims of the report

Field trip reports improve the educational value of a trip. The trips deal
with the spatial relations among data and the time relationships like the cultural history or
geological processes. This report addresses two chief functions. First, it provides the practical
experience that persuades students to realize the theoretical and conceptual discussions of their
studies. Secondly, it improves the process of information gathering, as students are able to step
outside their imagined perceptions to collect their experiences as the data for the knowledge
founded on interpretation. In equal proportions, the report imitates the learning and experience
achieved during the field trip. Consequently, through the preparation of the report, students are
able to ponder their enhancement proficiency within this field of Geography.

Site description

Field trip reports improve the educational value of a trip. The trips deal with the
spatial relations among data and the time relationships like the cultural history or geological
processes. This report addresses two chief functions. First, it provides the practical experience
that persuades students to realize the theoretical and conceptual discussions of their studies.
Secondly, it improves the process of information gathering, as students are able to step outside
their imagined perceptions to collect their experiences as the data for the knowledge founded on
interpretation. In equal proportions, the report imitates the learning and experience achieved
during the field trip. Consequently, through the preparation of the report, students are able to
ponder their enhancement proficiency within this field of Geography

The Ganol stream and the adjoining areasof Edenbari village as a whole
serves as a habitat to a majority of flora and fauna diversity in the region. This makes it a
notorious destination both for students, Geographers and researchers. Edenbari village is situated
under Rongram block of West Garo Hills district. The distance from Tura to Edenbari village is
approximately 8.0 kms and will take around an hour to reach. Edenbari village experiences a
climate ranging from tropical to sub-tropical type. Summers can be hot with temperatures
climbing during the peak season and the tropical conditions are the result of high humidity. The
monsoon showers are extensive and the place is humid during this period. The months from June
to September forms the monsoon season. The winter months are milder and temperature
averages between 11°c and 29°c. The months from July to august received the maximum
rainfall.

Even though the area is covered by thick forest, and some broad leaved trees are here
and there. The climate is also conducive for agriculture. Bamboos and betel nut trees are found
on large scale and banana trees are also found around the cultivating areas on the valley slopes.

Data base

As per this field work is concerned a lot of primary data were collected. Floral A~ fauna!
species, soil and water samples were taken from the case study area and brought to the
department lab for testing. Maplnfo Professional SCP 8.5 and Arc GIS 9.3 Version are the GIS
and Remote Sensing Software used in the preparation of the field work. Microsoft Excel are also
extensively used for compilation of this field work. Materials taken during the field work
includes the following: -

S.NO. NAME OF MATERIALS NO. OF TAEKAN

1. Transparent jars
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List of students undergone for the field trip to Edenbari which was held on SthDecember,
2017are given as follows: -

The field trip / literature review

This project report "Biogeographical health" of freshwater ecosystem (case study

of Gano! stream in Edenbari village is purely based on field work, therefore it is of prime
importance to understand the meaning of fieldwork, and to better equip the students with the
knowledge related to the importance of fieldwork.

In a fieldwork, one's physical presence is very much required on the field. Hence,
it is an empirical study under taken on a subject matter. Basically in a fieldwork, facts of various
phenomena are observed by the students and that the observation are of first-hand account. In
order to relate the difference and similarities between raw data and practical knowledge, several
field studies have to be carried out on various viewpoints with the specific objectives.

It is important to know that in a fieldwork, all the information is

personally collected directly from the source. In such cases, there is very little chance of
distortion of facts and it is therefore a reliable tool technique which have been developed by
geographers, ecologist, geomorphologist, geologist, and others for the purpose of site studying
which makes the collection of data more accurate. With more accuracy of the information that is
gathered, a correct solution of the problem can be made. When we took the students for a field
work/survey we equipped the students with a knowledge about the ground condition of a selected
area. This helps to bring them the confidence that is needed and this training received through
personal involvement is a boon for the students.

Conclusions and Recommendation

Field trips are a vital part of the school curriculum as they proffer students with the necessary
experience that cannot be imitated within the school setting. Nevertheless, they are a critical part
of the general knowledge. Students affirmed that the trip to Edenbari village was a tremendously
optimistic experience for them. When asked which aspects of the field trip improved their
interest and understanding of the c rated learning about the biodiversity aspects of the area as the
most important.

Suggestive Recommendations

Some conservative measures need to be put forward to conserve the natural conditions of the
stream.

 Awareness programme should be brought to the local people of the area concerning the
agricultural practices and allied activities to safeguard the health of the stream.
 Scientific methods of farming should be practised to have better production
 The local themselves should try to keep the stream clean and healthy
 Economic friendly manures should be used in lieu of artificial fertilizers to avoid water
and soil pollution
 Deforestation should be stopped at all costs.
 Proper care should be given to the stream and washing of clothes by detergents should be
prohibited.