Benefits of School tour for students

Learning, exploring, and growing together with Wanderama’s amazing school excursion.

According to studies, students find it easier to retain more information by experiencing an activity rather than sitting through hours of lecture. Since children have an inquisitive nature, they tend to understand concepts better through hands-on experience.

Schools that include educational trips as part of the curriculum provide students the joy of discovery and opportunity to learn new things through travel. School tours offer a wide range of benefits to students, educators, and the learning experience as a whole.

Reinforcing lessons and expanding knowledge

As Confucius said: “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.”

School tours provide students with the opportunity to engage in hands-on, experiential learning. They can see, touch, and experience things that might only be discussed in textbooks or through lectures. This is applicable to all subjects, from history to art but it is particularly evident when studying languages. The excitement of using those language skills in the real world will help students see the real purpose of learning them in the first place.

Real world exposure

School tours can be either to other countries, places of historical and geographical importance like museums, heritage sites, ecological parks, robotics tech park, planetarium, etc. Children will be visiting places they have never visited before. Especially with a group of almost 50-100 children, it will be an exciting experience for all of them. Students can connect what they learn in the classroom to real-world situations and environments. With Wanderama students constantly exposed to such educational opportunities where they have undertaken trips to Statue of Unity, Jawai Leopard Safari, Gir Safari, Jaisalmer, Panchmarhi, Manali etc. This helps them understand the practical implications of what they’re learning and how it applies to the world around them.

Experiencing different Cultures

Education is not only about growing intellectually or achieving results but also preparing youngsters to be responsible citizens. Travelling to various places on school trips broadens the outlook of a student, their perspective changes on certain things and they are better informed about different cultures and customs. Learning about customs, language, and cultures through the first-hand experience is more enjoyable rather than gaining the same knowledge from a textbook. Additionally, in every new city, students encounter a new culinary experience which helps them be more tolerant of others’ cultures.

Bonding with classmates and teachers

School tours are a perfect platform for students to bond, not only with their own classmates but also with the teachers and adults who accompany them in a new environment. Such tours help children to open up, socialize and get to know each other better outside the classroom. This can foster teamwork, communication skills, and the development of new friendships. They can also give teachers an opportunity to know their students better, their interests and personalities, in a more informal context and relaxed environment; and gain their trust.

Personal Growth and confidence building

Many students get their first taste of relative freedom or independence during school tours. School tours provide a unique platform for students to step outside their comfort zones, face challenges, and develop essential life skills. For instance they will learn to manage their own time and find their way around a new city, if the trip includes free time to explore; they will be in charge of their personal budget for the duration of the trip and they can even be encouraged to organize a saving plan at home to take responsibility for their own school trip costs. These experiences contribute significantly to personal growth, enriching their overall educational journey and preparing them for success in various aspects of life.

Make lifelong memories with friends

Many of us remember our favourite school tour, whether it was a visit to a nearby heritage site or our first time saying a few words to our classmates who afterwards become life long friends. School tours always leave a lasting impression on the students’ memories. From the conception of the trip till the end of the trip, each memory, whether good, bad or funny will be embedded in the students’ minds. School tours can positively influence their overall school experience and foster a sense of belonging within the school community.