Utilizing field trips in aviation business education to improve student learning outcomes

This paper explores the strengths associated with integrating experiential learning from the classroom into the field for enhancing business aviation education, and proposes a model that combines traditional delivery methods that utilize flexible distance-based technologies in digital platforms. Field trips contribute to the development of student knowledge with real-world learning activities that allow students to refine critical-thinking skills. Within the Aviation Business Administration undergraduate degree program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Singapore Campus, the use of field trips unveil the complexities found in the aviation industry and manufacturing areas to improve student learning outcomes.

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