DOI: 10.36347/sjahss.2018.v06i01.017

Pages: 92-101

The school curriculum consists of formal, informal and non-formal dimensions. Secondary schools in Kenya tend to emphasize formal curricular activities. Non-formal activities (NFA) are given less emphasis. Little was known regarding the contribution of field trips on students’ interest and achievement in Physics. In Vihiga County of Kenya, participation in non-formal activities was poor with only 25 per cent rate of participation of schools. Yet students’ achievement in Physics in the county is low with mean grade of D over the years 2006 to 2014. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of field trips on secondary school students’ interest and achievement in Physics in Vihiga County. The specific objectives of the study were to establish scope of participations in field trips, establish students’ achievement in Physics, compared achievement of participants and non-participants in field trips, and compared interest of participants and non-participants in field trips. The study was based on descriptive survey and correlational designs.