CHED-6 reiterates guidelines, policies on field trips ILOILO CITY, Aug. 26 (PIA)—The Commission on Higher Education here has reiterated the guidelines and policies in the holding of field trips and educational tours such that these would not endanger the lives of students. CHED-6 issued the reminders in the wake of news of accidents during the conduct of tours and field trips in various parts of the country. In his media release, Dr. Rex Casiple, CHED-6 assistant regional director, said that these policies include that students should be required a medical clearance and parents’ or guardians’ consent. It is also a policy that educational tours and field trips should not be made a substitute for major exams to compel students to go. “It should not even incur additional costs which have not been consulted prior to the activity,” Casiple said. Students who cannot join these, should be given parallel activities that provide similar acquisition of knowledge of the required practical competencies. It is also very important, according to Casiple, that the holding of the field trips and educational tours should be included in the student handbook and explained during orientations at the start of the school year. Moreover, CHED also emphasized that only tour and travel operators accredited by the Department of Tourism shall be engaged by the higher educational institutions. In the midst of reports that some schools have been violating such policies, Casiple said that students should be vigilant and report the cases to CHED. “Educational field trips and tours are voluntary,” Casiple said as he emphasized that these activities must be conducted economically and safely without endangering the lives of the participants. (CHED/JCM/ESS/PIA-Iloilo)
Posted on: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 05:57:37 +0000
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