The Importance Of School Travel

By Author: Robert Lamport
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1. Interest

Perhaps the most obvious reason for taking students on a trip is that it will help to spark their interest in a topic. There are things to learn which are not all written down in textbooks, and experts can share their knowledge of a subject whilst students explore things first hand. If you're teaching a subject which seems to be draining and boring to your students, a trip will certainly perk them up and help them to see the interesting side of things, and will also make the subject easier on them. We all remember those boring lessons where we spent the whole time looking at the clock, and how much of a relief it was when we got a break from them.

2. Memorability

When students are in the same environment every day, listening to their teacher talk or reading from a textbook, there isn't a lot there to help them remember more than just a few key facts from each lesson. However, on a school trip, you are breaking that routine and letting them have fun in a new and exciting place. They will be able to learn from experts and will remember much more from the day through memorable events than they ...
... will from a lesson in the classroom.

3. Opportunity

Taking students somewhere they haven't been before gives them the chance to see more of the world and explore and discover more things. Some children are more fortunate than others, and some may not have the opportunity to travel outside of school. School travel is extremely beneficial to these children, but every child will benefit from exploring a new place in an educational environment.

4. Ability to learn

Not every child learns in the same way. Some learn by listening (auditory), some learn by seeing (visual), and some learn by doing (kinaesthetic). Those students who learn by doing might find that in a classroom environment, their needs are not fully satisfied, as they are mainly listening, reading and writing. By taking students on a trip, you can satisfy the needs of all learners, allowing them to see and listen, as well as experience things hands on.

5. Independence

School travel encourages students to learn independently, as they have the opportunity to go off on their own and collect data about a topic. This way, they can focus on things which they find interesting, making the information more memorable to them. They will also have the opportunity to build upon t heir existing life skills, learning about health and safety, respecting their surroundings, socialising with classmates in a relevant and productive way and using their initiative. Whilst in a classroom students are told what to learn, on a trip, they can focus on what they themselves want to learn and develop their individual skills.