Classroom vs Real World Learning: Why History Trips Win

Learning about key points from the past is essential for students to understand how key events shaped the world as we know it today. It allows students to think critically and analyse different sources of information, whether in textbooks, during museum visits, or on school history trips. However, taking learning outside the classroom and to the places it happened adds a whole new level of understanding and context that books and documentaries can’t provide.

Discover five reasons why school history trips win!

Immersive learning

One of the biggest benefits of school history trips is the immersive learning they offer students. From the battlefields of World War I to the fall of the Berlin Wall, students will stand in the very places where key moments in history occurred. This allows students to feel and connect with the past in ways the classroom doesn’t provide. For example, through storytelling and personal accounts, to touching artefacts and soundscapes, students can put themselves in the shoes of those who lived during this time and gain a deeper understanding of the impacts of war had across the globe.

Cultural enrichment

Another reason why school history trips win is because it gives students cultural enrichment. Visiting new places helps students expand their worldviews by learning about customs and traditions, languages and cuisines. Adding cultural experiences can make the learning experience more engaging and memorable for students.

History Tour Guides

Our History Tour Guides provide another level of depth to students’ historical knowledge. They are specialists who have devoted their careers to researching certain periods in history and sharing their insights and findings with school groups. The guides keep students engaged through emotional encounters and experiences of those who have lived during that time, as well as providing additional knowledge and context to historical topics.

Strengthening personal skills

Taking students out of the classroom and into the real world can help develop and strengthen their personal skills, such as being responsible for belongings, managing time and money, and building confidence and teamwork. As they explore new environments and discuss ideas, students foster independence and resilience while gaining a deeper understanding of major historical moments.

Inspires learning outside the classroom

School history trips take students away from traditional classroom learning. With the combination of immersive learning, history tour guides and cultural enrichment, students may gain a newfound interest in history topics they may not have otherwise had if they didn’t have the opportunity to experience them first-hand in a meaningful setting.