Learning inside a classroom is the most common and typical method of schooling being used by schools today. However it is important for a child to understand that learning can take place outside the classroom. This is supplied by the schools through multiple opportunities. These range from school trips and day visits, to places which then child can benefit the childs learning.
There are numerous places in which a child can learn outside the classroom, such as museums, religious places of worship, home, zoos and many more. These can be linked to learning inside the classroom by maybe relating to a particular theme subject the class is learning about. Many people believe it is important for children to experience learning outside the classroom environment. However, it is more important that the children are able to use that knowledge and understanding gained outside the classroom and apply it to relating matters inside the classroom. (Donna.M.Qualters, 2011)
Depending on the type of informal context the children are learning in, different academic skills can be used.
For example, in:
Museums
Most museums have separate tours and activities for schools to participate in when on a visit. Here students can use multiple skills such as communication skills, motor skills and observational skills. Activities supplied by the museum are usually subject related, most involves maths, history, science and geography skills.
Zoos
Many zoos has separate hours for public and open the venue to schools separately. Here students can learn about animals their natural habitats and their appearance. Sometimes zoos contacts schools for students to participate in competitions such as designing a poster, resulting in them using their creativity skills, imagination and fine motor skills.
I think learning in different contexts is a good experience for children. When learning in informal contexts children can still apply academic skills and learning techniques but the fact it's in a different learning environment makes it more enjoyable for them. if the children are enjoying learning about something the more interest they take and attention they pay. I believe it is important factor that some fun is had when learning has it can help the learning be more memorable. Overall, I think it's important children has chances to learn outside the classroom in different environments as its gives them a chance to enhance all their skills and knowledge.
Reference
Donna.M.Qualters.
(2011). New directions for teaching and learning. Experiential Education:
Making the Most of Learning Outside the Classroom: New Directions for Teaching
and Learning, Number 124 , 111 (124).
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