Benefits of Educational Trips Abroad
The relevance of school trips can never be underestimated. It has several merits for students such as aiding in proper character building, the development of resilience, improvement of self-confidence and learning to adapt in different social situations. There is evidence that indicates that the knowledge and skills gained from such experiences simply cannot be taught inside the traditional classroom setting. Our annual challenging and rewarding school expeditions overseas have diverse benefits for students such as:
Encouraging students to develop team building skills and helps them to bond with peers with whom they would not usually interact with. In challenging situations where students have to work together to achieve a common goal, they not only learn to communicate and connect with one another, but also build stronger relationships with their team mates and chaperons.
Helping students expand their knowledge by learning in real-life contexts where they are able to gain a better understanding and retention of information regarding concepts and topics. This mode of learning increases student focus, engagement and participation which ultimately leads to impactful learning experiences and improved learning outcomes.
Exposing students to different environments and cultures, allows them to develop a broader worldview. Thus, teaching them to be more tolerable and respectful of the perspectives of others so as to learn to appreciate and celebrate diversity.
Teaching students entrepreneurial skills fosters their creative abilities and encourages them to take initiative and develop critical thinking skills for effective decision making. In addition, students learn how to be self-motivated and self- directed therefore grooming them to become more independent and responsible.
The utilization of a variety of learning styles in different learning environments makes learning more interesting and heightens the motivation of students struggling academically or those with behavioral issues to excel. The rewarding experience of improved academic performance enables students to grow in confidence, believing in their capability to reach their full potential.
These trips have a profound impact on the attendees. It is an opportunity for self-discovery and networking for many students. The experiences broaden their horizon and provides them with a lot of exposure. In addition, groups of children from the same school or country usually develop a stronger sense of group identity.