Connecting Theory to Reality: Exploring Experiential Learning Through Field Trip

This paper explores the concept of experiential learning and its impact on teaching and learning outcomes, with a specific focus on the use of field trips as a valuable experiential learning tool. Field trips provide unique opportunities for students to engage in hands-on experiences outside the traditional classroom setting, therefore enhancing their understanding and retention of knowledge. Langkawi was chosen as a place for the field trip visit for Fundamental of Petroleum Exploration Engineering. The field trip visit covers the area of Setul Fomation in Kilim, Penarak, Pantai Pasir Hitam, Pantai Tengkorak and Pantai Tengah. The Kilim Karst Geoforest Park in Langkawi is a UNESCO Global Geopark. It offers opportunities for students to learn about geology, limestone formations, and the processes that shape the Earth's surface. The paper examines the benefits of experiential learning, highlights the role of field trips in facilitating this approach, and discusses strategies for maximizing the educational potential of field trips. Additionally, potential challenges and recommendations for successful implementation of field trips as experiential learning experiences are discussed.