The Benefits of Educational Travel for Children
Although classroom work is a good basis for a child's education, the opportunity to experience the world through educational travel can offer benefits that far outweigh any traditional educational methods and allow children the ability to apply a hands-on approach to learning.
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Types
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Educational travel can take many forms, ranging from a day trip to a local destination of historical significance to a month-long trip to Europe. The length and distance is not as important as the educational benefits that such a trip will offer a child.
Time Frame
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While many educational travel opportunities are offered through school, children can also benefit from educational trips during non-school times as well. Plan educational trips during holiday breaks, weekends or during summer recess, which will allow the child to mix the fun of travel with a learning experience.
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Considerations
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Consider the child's current course of study and attempt to coordinate a trip with what she is learning in school. For example, if a middle school child is learning about the Civil War, consider a trip to Washington, D.C., to visit Ford's Theater, the Lincoln Memorial and the Smithsonian Museum.
Benefits
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Children who participate in educational travel benefit from exposure to new people, experiences and cultures. These experiences help children gain a better grasp on subjects such as geography, world history, foreign language and literature.
Misconceptions
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Many children, as well as adults, think that educational travel is dull and boring. However, if well-planned, these trips can help teach children about new subjects while engaged in a fun activity. For example, going on a cruise can offer the opportunity to learn about ocean navigation, marine life, ecology, ships or even geography.
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