{"id":212,"date":"2018-10-09T13:17:58","date_gmt":"2018-10-09T11:17:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dothegap.com\/blog\/?p=212"},"modified":"2018-11-22T16:49:03","modified_gmt":"2018-11-22T15:49:03","slug":"show-that-what-you-learn-in-the-classroom-helps-you-in-the-real-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dothegap.com\/blog\/en\/show-that-what-you-learn-in-the-classroom-helps-you-in-the-real-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Show that what you learn in the classroom helps you in the real world"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the biggest worries professors have is how to show their students that what they\u2019re learning is actually useful for the real world<\/strong>. This happens to parents as well! So the question is, how can you link what\u2019s learned in the classroom with the outside world?<\/p>\n

At dothegap<\/strong> we believe in formal education<\/strong>, but we encourage non formal education as well<\/strong> to serve as a foundation for develop what you learn and establish knowledge.<\/p>\n

For this, we believe in encouraging students to participate in activities outside the classroom<\/strong>, activities which connect the teachings with real life. In this post, we\u2019ll give you some ideas!<\/p>\n

Activities outside the classroom: from hiking to exchanging!<\/h2>\n

Professors, monitors and parents should have a clear objective education that will prepare students for life<\/strong>: to grow academically as well as personally. The students themselves should understand that what they learn will serve them beyond the classrooms. To achieve this, the first step is to connect the classes with what happens in the outside world.<\/p>\n

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Experimenting outside the classes<\/strong> is one of the most effective ways to really embed knowledge and show its value. And not just that: learning outdoors or in a different setting promotes communication, improves behaviour and concentration<\/strong> thanks to a greater sense of freedom.<\/p>\n

Activities outside the classroom<\/strong> let you learn on your own. This not only leads to a deeper understanding of a given subject set by your professor or monitor, but broadens the student\u2019s interest. After all, they are the ones who will investigate new topics on their own.<\/p>\n

So, what kind of activities are we talking about? Let\u2019s start with a simple example: a hike in the forest to study different types of trees. Not only is this more fun than learning from books, it will benefit your experiential memory<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

This opens enriching opportunities, such as a visit or exchange with a school in the countryside<\/strong>, where you can learn about the vast varieties of fruits and vegetables. What\u2019s more, you can get involved in the harvesting, learn about jobs that are necessary for us to eat or participate in making new products from those raw materials.<\/p>\n

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And it doesn\u2019t stop there! Why not go even further and study climate change? Do an exchange<\/strong> to areas where you can soak in the knowledge: on coastal lines, areas where the weather has affected harvests or where landscape degradation is evident. You\u2019ll witness this real phenomenon, acquire a growing interest and it\u2019ll raise environmental awareness.<\/p>\n

In the same way, when children or teenagers are ready, there are activities, such as orientation exercises<\/strong> that are really useful to see if they are internalising their courses, such as geography. And similarly, visiting historic landmarks or interactive museums<\/strong> will promote learning about history and its importance much more effectively than a heavy textbook.<\/p>\n

The importance of organising exchanges for learning purposes<\/h2>\n

Exchanges with a focus on learning, whether in nature or in other cities, are important to strengthen ties<\/strong> between group members. The power of collaboration and teamwork become apparent when you realise everything isn\u2019t closely controlled like in an education centre.<\/p>\n

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An exchange<\/strong> is the culmination of this type of learning outside of school<\/strong> and should be encouraged, both by the educational centre as well as by sports or cultural centres. Exchanges<\/strong> allow students to put what they\u2019ve learned into action, to test everything they\u2019ve been learning and to continue doing so.<\/p>\n

Those who participate in an exchange<\/strong> get first-hand proof that what they\u2019re studying is necessary<\/strong>. Suddenly, they find themselves in a new location, with a different culture, language and customs. Since, in most cases, it\u2019s your first time somewhere, you\u2019ll need to rely on mathematics to control your money on a daily basis. It\u2019s just another example, but very tangible!<\/p>\n

The challenge of living new experiences<\/strong> first-hand is an educational exchange and creates an undeniable link between classroom learning and skills needed in the real world.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to know more and discover what type of exchange suits your educational<\/strong> centre<\/strong> best<\/strong>, get in touch with us: you\u2019ll offer your students a unique experience that will strengthen their academic and personal learning<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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