Alex Seigel had a fantastic opportunity to sit down and chat to Shane Leaning on the podcast Global Ed Leaders. Alex delves into how educational trips are a valuable part of a school’s curriculum, providing students with transformative experiences and fostering intercultural understanding.
Below, we’ve put together the key takeaways from this insightful podcast.
What makes a great educational trip?
Alex explains how there are two main components that help us make a great educational school trip, activities and the people. Our itineraries are packed with both fun and educational activities, and for most children it will be their first time visiting the destination, so, we we want to ensure we make the most of the experience in this new country. To achieve this, we speak to the teachers to understand their focus for the school trip, looking specifically what curriculum items they want to focus on, but additionally what the students are interested in. We want our bespoke school trips to inspire them.
People make every experience and we have fantastic Adventure Leaders who are passionate to teach students about their country and local life. Our trips strive to make a significant impact by fostering meaningful engagement between our students and the local communities at each destination.
Importance of curriculum goals
To ensure we meet all the trip goals, it is crucial for teachers to provide us with as much information as possible. We want to know what your students are studying, what you want to get out of the trip, and what you want to visit, because different people want different things. Our overall aim is to bring the subjects to life in a respectful and informative way to help the students when they return home.
The impact of a good educational trip
Educational trips provide real-world experiences that complement classroom learning, helping students understand and retain complex concepts through hands-on activities and direct observation. Our trips can have a long-lasting impact on students’ lives and careers, and it is important for schools to assess and measure this impact.
Takeaways:
- Activities and people are the two most important factors into making a fantastic educational trip.
- These bespoke educational school trips can have a long-lasting impact on students’ lives, so having Adventure Leaders who look to inspire the children is crucial!
- Creating a blend of an educational and fun trip helps students to bring knowledge back to the classroom.
- A great educational trip includes a balance of key sites and unique experiences.
Educational trips offer a powerful way to enhance learning and broaden students’ perspectives. If you are looking to learn more, listen now.
