Educational tours are an important part of student growth. They are a chance for students to learn by crossing the boundaries of books. Students get to have the practical experience of theories that they have read in books.
Educational tours are a great way to make education interesting and engage students in learning. When they see things in real life rather than reading books, they grasp things better and remember them for a longer time. Practical learning drives students to learn more and generates curiosity. They get to learn in a fun manner.
Benefits of Educational Tours For Students
1. Experiential Learning
Educational tours are really helpful in experiential learning. Students get hands-on and real-world experiences with the help of these tours. They get out of the regular classroom environment and get direct experience of the world. They experience real-life contexts, learn problem-solving skills, and get cultural awareness.
2. Improves Knowledge and Understanding
Such tours expose students to new environments, cultures, and perspectives. They enable students to explore different geographical locations, historical landmarks, ecosystems, or artistic masterpieces.
By directly witnessing these aspects, students gain a deeper understanding of various subjects such as history, geography, science, art, anthropology, and more.
3. Fosters Social Skills and Teamwork
Educational trips provide an ideal setting for students to interact with their peers and teachers outside the traditional classroom setting. These experiences encourage students to develop social skills, such as communication, cooperation, and adaptability. They learn to respect each other’s opinions, resolve conflicts, and build relationships, thus enhancing their overall social development.
4. Enables Students to Think Creatively
Educational tours often expose students to unfamiliar environments, cultures, and situations. This exposure stimulates their creativity and encourages them to think outside the box. They may encounter unique challenges or have to find creative solutions to problems they encounter during the tour.
5. Promotes Independent Learning and Responsibility
Educational tours encourage independent learning by shifting the responsibility of acquiring knowledge onto the students themselves. During an educational tour, students are responsible for learning new things, asking questions, becoming curious, and finding answers by themselves. This fosters independent learning and also makes them responsible for helping in their own learning.
6. Bonding and Friendship
Educational trips provide a unique chance for students to immerse themselves in a different culture. They get the opportunity to interact with locals, observe their customs and traditions, taste local cuisine, and witness cultural practices firsthand.
7. Stress Relief and Well Being
Educational tours provide a break from the routine and often stressful academic environment. Being away from the classroom and engaging in a different setting can significantly reduce stress levels in students.
Experiencing new places, cultures, and activities can have a refreshing effect on the mind, allowing students to temporarily detach from their daily academic pressures.
8. Builds Teacher-Student Relationship
During educational tours, students and teachers have the opportunity to interact in a more informal and relaxed setting. This informal environment fosters a stronger bond between them, breaking down the barriers that may exist in the traditional classroom setup.
Conclusion:
Our Athenians participate in educational trips every year, which gives them a hands on learning experience. and expose students to real-life situations. Educational trips provide students with a unique opportunity to learn in a different setting and develop new skills and interests. Therefore, educational trips should be an integral part of every student’s educational experience.
Author; Mrs. Mehala, Preprimary Coordinator, Athena Global School, Chidambaram.
