5 benefits of learning outside the classroom

Getting out of the school building is often an immediately popular concept for young children. However, it can also have a whole host of benefits for teachers and parents looking to reinforce classroom learning and increase their engagement and teamwork. If you are contemplating activities for learning outside the classroom then let us convince you with these 5 great benefits.

1. Variety

When teaching in the same style, 5 days a week for 32 weeks of the year, it is only natural that children’s engagement will start to drop. Taking children outside of the classroom allows for creative means of reinforcing the same lessons that children would normally learn, and breaking up the work.

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2. Hands on Learning

Through technology and books, children can learn a great deal about school subjects, and the help of great teachers can make this learning even more engaging. Despite this, there are some things that simply cannot be taught easily from a classroom. Activities outside the classroom which enable students to use a variety of materials are a fantastic way of reinforcing classroom learning, as well as teaching important skills like team building and cooperation.By gaining hands on experience, some learners are better able to translate ideas and thoughts back into the classroom through the use of other media.

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3. Building Relationships between Peers

School events and team building activities are a fantastic way of getting children to interact with people outside of their initial friendship group. Team building activities, such as orienteering, allow children to see and acknowledge the strengths and weaknesses of their peers, which may not be as obvious during day-to-day classroom workings. There are a tonne of proven benefits to team building activity days that make them an unbeatable way of breaking the ice between students, and getting them to work together.

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4. Boosting Teacher & Pupil Relationships

The relationship between pupils and their teachers is an important one. Building respect, authority and a desire to listen and learn to teachers is a process which takes time and effort. Getting out of the classroom is a unique way of helping to cement this bond and building a connection with students. Not only do teachers get to see students displaying a variety of skills in a new environment, by giving students the opportunity to interact with their teachers in different ways opens up new lines of communication. This means that when it comes time to go back to the classroom, students will be more receptive and open to learning.

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5. Rewarding Students

Whilst outdoor learning is proven to have a string of benefits which make it hugely beneficial to children’s education, children often see getting out of the classroom as treat. Building up excitement to going outside and presenting it as a reward for cooperation between classmates, or getting great results, is a nice way of encouraging students to achieve and work together.

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In Summery

These are just some of the many benefits that out of classroom events can have for children of all ages. Getting outside and participating in team building activities, or engaging in educational or cultural events, is a fantastic way of supporting the knowledge that children learn at various stages of their education.
If you would like to find out more about our team building activity days, or would like our team to arrange a great event your school, contact us today.

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