Research and studies show that different people learn in different ways, as such learning outside the classroom can have a range of benefits, because it can inspire and reignite enthusiasm for teaching, provide a real-world context for delivery of content to students and making the curriculum more engaging for students. Therefore, we have created a learning corner outside the classroom named Smart Geography Corner. That corner was originally motorcycle parking lot. This corner is equipped with maps, globes, teaching aids, safari-themed murals, books and so on.
To create an outdoor Geography learning station
To increase the fun learning in Geography
To fascinate students in Geography learning
Students work with teachers to complete the project by painting the safari-themed mural and setting up the place. This project took about 2 months to complete. The board games are up-cycled from the notice board frame left in the storage room. Meanwhile, cardboard is cut and glue into cube shaped to make the word pillar for the Geography Quiz. Later, the place is decorated with hanging plants that give freshness and cheerfulness to this area. This area has also been made as one of the photo booth in the schools that able to attract the public.
With outdoor learning, the students are able to improve their communication skills, teamwork skills and develop more ability to tackle or face the real-life situations. Some of the significant benefits of outdoor learning such as develop interpersonal skills and the ability to act independently; Improve creativity; Minimize behavioral problems; Stay motivated and Better ability to tackle with uncertainties.
Students have benefited through this project that created by the teachers and students.
A comfortable learning station can not only attract the attention of students, but also increase the cheerfulness of the school grounds .Besides, learning outside the classroom is more motivating, realistic, and makes a significant impact on the students. Even the students, who struggle to learn the concepts inside the classroom teaching, would learn easily through out-of-classroom learning.