Field Expert Examiner’s Guide

Field Assessment:

  • The field assessment will evaluate the practical application of knowledge and skills in guiding ecotourism trails and experiences.
  • The field assessment will take place in Vengurla town, and will require field experts to lead groups of guests/Panel on a 20 min guided trail.
  • The field assessment will contribute 60% towards the overall grade calculation

Field Assessment Evaluation Criteria: The field assessment will be evaluated based on the following criteria by a panel of assessors:

[10 Points each]

Assessment CriteriaDescription
Local/Trail Knowledge
  • Demonstrates understanding of the local area and the trail subject.
  • Knowledge on environment, history, flora, fauna, and culture & natural heritage of Konkan.
Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Works effectively as part of a group, coordinating tasks and responsibilities.
  • Supports and encourages fellow team members, fostering a positive team dynamic.
Engagement & Critical Thinking
  • Actively engages the participants.
  • Ability to prompt travelers to think critically, consider different perspectives, and engage in thoughtful reflection.
Communication and Storytelling
  • Communicates effectively with travelers.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Uses storytelling techniques to bring to life the history, ecology & significance of place, making the information more relatable & memorable.
Safety
  • Adheres to safety protocols and guidelines to ensure the well-being of guests.
  • Demonstrates awareness of potential risks and takes appropriate safety measures.

Grade Calculation:

  • The grading scale will range from 1 to 10. [40% Classroom + 60% Field Test]
  • Certificates will be categorized based on the following score ranges:
    • Beginner/Rookie: Score 2-4
    • Intermediate/Seasoned: Score 5-7
    • Advanced/Master: Score 8-10

Note:

  • Time limit for trail will be strictly 20 minutes.
  • Questions may be involved during the trail from assessors.
  • Interaction with local community members can be included in the trail.
  • No points will be cut if participants finish their trail in 15 minutes.
Field Assessment Score Card

Group 1 Theme: वेंगुर्ल्याचा पुरातन डच वारसा | Time: 8:30 AM -8:50 AM
Local/Trail KnowledgeTeamwork & collaborationEngagement & Critical ThinkingCommunication & StorytellingSafety
Priti Wadkar
Kanchan Redkar
Rohan Sawant
Saurabh Dhuri
  Group 2 Theme: वैविध्यपूर्ण ऐतिहासिक क्रोफोर्ड मार्केट ची सफर | Time: 9:30 AM -9:50 AM
Local/Trail KnowledgeTeamwork & collaborationEngagement & Critical ThinkingCommunication & StorytellingSafety
Nilesh Chendwankar
Suryakant Golam
Pranav Bagayatkar
Siddharth Rege
  Group 3 Theme: वेंगुर्ल्याचा खाद्यसंस्कृतीची सफर | Time: 9:00 AM -9:20 AM
Local/Trail KnowledgeTeamwork & collaborationEngagement & Critical ThinkingCommunication & StorytellingSafety
Shweta Chendwankar
Surekha Dhuri
Nidhi Mahajan
Divya Shirodkar
  Group 4 Theme: वेंगुर्ल्याचे ग्रामदैवत श्री रामेश्वर मंदिर | Time: 10:00 AM -10:20 AM
Local/Trail KnowledgeTeamwork & collaborationEngagement & Critical ThinkingCommunication & StorytellingSafety
Darshan Vengurlekar
Shweta Hule
Swapnil Gosavi
Bhakti Marathe
  Group 5 Theme: वेंगुर्ल्याचे ऐतिहासिक सातेरी मंदिर | Time: 10:30 AM -10:50 AM  
Local/Trail KnowledgeTeamwork & collaborationEngagement & Critical ThinkingCommunication & StorytellingSafety
Tanvi Naik
Shraddha Tendulkar
Geeta Gawas
Abhijeet Pawar
  Group 6 Theme: निशाण तलावाचा इतिहास आणि जैवविविधतेची माहिती | Time:11:00 AM -11:20 AM
Local/Trail KnowledgeTeamwork & collaborationEngagement & Critical ThinkingCommunication & StorytellingSafety
Kishor Sarnobat
Ganesh Rawool
Aniket Vengurlekar
Chaitanya Lad
  Group 7 Theme: वेंगुर्ला बंदराचे ऐतिहासिक व व्यावसायिक महत्व | Time: 11:30 AM -11:50 AM
Local/Trail KnowledgeTeamwork & collaborationEngagement & Critical ThinkingCommunication & StorytellingSafety
Kishor Sarnobat
Ganesh Rawool
Aniket Vengurlekar
Chaitanya Lad