Outdoor Learning is in a Class of Its Own
by Kim Thomas
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This article is about the importance of outdoor education in
today's society.
Since most classes these days are confined between the four
walls of a classroom, students hardly get time to do outdoor related activities.
With these activities, students learn cooperation skills and also receive
physical activity, which is important these days. The article explains that
with all the emphasis on academic success, we are forgetting that academics are
not the only important type of learning. Actual hands-on experiences help the
brain develop basic skills such as movement and risk-taking skills. Unfortunately,
funding for these types of outdoor education classes are being cut. Many
students don't have the opportunity to explore the world around them and take a
break from the repetitiveness of classroom activities. We need to keep these
programs running and give very student a chance to learn in an outdoor
environment.
This article makes me feel lucky that my school has an
outdoor education program. It also made me learn the true importance of outdoor
activities. this course provides students with experiences that they will
remember for their lives and also knowledge that most people don't know. What
you learn in this class could help you in day to day activities and may even
save your life. I really want to make the most of this course because I won't
get another opportunity like this again easily.
References
Thomas, K. (2012). Outdoor learning is in a class of its own. [online] the Guardian. Available at: http://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/2012/dec/04/outdoor-learning-school-activities [Accessed 30 Oct. 2014].
You can experience way more by taking gr11 Outdoor Ed. You will learn a ton more and have fun learning it! MT
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