Benefits of Learning outside the Classroom
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style='font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"'><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The world is full of lessons and experiences; it can only be truly understood by going out and not just by studying. Not everything can be understood and learned within four walls. Children must learn by venturing beyond their home or classroom, a process known as outdoor study.</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style='font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"'><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Examples of experiments that students must conduct outside the class include going outside and connecting with nature, such as camping or taking a nature walk, and making a report on the life cycle of a flower. This is known as an experimental study, where students are sent in groups. </span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style='font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"'><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Through both these studies, students can internalize the experience and use the study material instead of just reading it, and move forward to understand it quickly. This makes the study meaningful, personal, and fun. Studies have a significant impact on the lives of children, enabling them to learn a great deal. Some of its benefits are given below:</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style='font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"'><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><img alt="" src="https://federatedjournals.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/09/Benefits-of-Learning-outside-the-Classroom.png"></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style='font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"'><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Learning by Doing Hits Different:</span></strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> Often, students and kids are taught from books only, which they understand but do not remember for long. Therefore, in addition to studying, experiential education should be conducted for students outside the classroom to provide them with hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of the subject matter. For example, instead of reading the chapter on the </span><a href="https://ok.ru/profile/910148515595/statuses/157706888660235" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" rel=" noopener"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt">life cycle of a lotus flower</span></strong></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt">, the students should be asked to observe the life cycle of a lotus naturally. Apart from this, experiences such as nature walks, gardening, and forest camping also contribute to the learning factor for students. </span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style='font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"'><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Improve decision-making skills:</span></strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> In outdoor studies, students learn to connect with and understand nature, enabling them to make informed decisions about activities such as camping, group problem-solving, or nature tours. For decision-making, students develop the ability to think and solve problems.</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style='font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"'><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Learn Leadership:</span></strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> Outdoor and experimental studies typically take place outside the classroom, where groups are formed. All activities are done in groups only. This helps students work together and unite, as well as how they can collaborate. This skill also helps in development.</span></span></span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Better focus: </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Through experimentation and time spent connecting with nature, mood improves, and stress is reduced. When children spend time in the fresh air of nature and reduce their screen time, their mental health improves, and their minds become calm and focused.</span></span></p><p><strong><a href="https://piclover.gitbook.io/piclover/benefits-of-learning-outside-the-classroom" target="_blank" rel=" noopener"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Visit</span></span></a></strong></p>