Adults charged with supervising a group of students on a field trip or excursion are often confronted by the process of arranging student movements in the exhibition space so that viewing opportunities can be maximised.
If several adults accompany the student group during the field trip or excursion, then sub-groups could be organised and each subgroup would then be able to focus on a specific exhibit or section on display. If a clearly defined thematic approach has been used to present the exhibition then subgroups could be sent to different thematic sections, and these subgroups could swap places at strategic times during the exhibition visit.
If only one adult is able to accompany a large student group then the supervisor may need to focus on a very limited number of adjacent exhibits at one time during the exhibition visit. Analysis and discussion of specific aspects could then be completed with the entire group as it remains seated or standing. The entire group can then move to the next appropriate section of the exhibition.
If students are able to complete a worksheet or observation notes while they are in the exhibition area, then they need to organise a safe portable writing support such as a cardboard sheet or folder. The use of a pencil rather than a pen is usually requested by many museum or gallery administrations as a measure to ensure the safety of the exhibits as well as the wall and floor surfaces in the exhibition spaces.
Adults accompanying the student group also need to reinforce the need for students to behave in a manner that is caring and supportive, so that every visitor in the exhibition space is able to enjoy viewing the exhibits and the visit to the museum or gallery is very positive.
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