Ch. 10: Going Beyond the Classroom

Teachers should promote outside learning and individual accomplishments. School is just one building where learning COULD take place.
Getting outside and getting involved in the community/world around us is a big step in learning. It is never fun to be stuck in a stuffy classroom for six hours a day. I remember when taking a simple walk around town could be a great learning experience. My teacher would show us things in the town that we had no idea what they were and although we thought we were just going on a walk, we were learning. On page 180, Alexis wrote about reading poetry at Barnes and Nobles, this taught her public speaking skills and improved her writing. It was not in a “classroom” setting, but learning still occurred. It is great when teachers realize and compliment on the learning each individual does, even though their grades may not show growth. Possibly, getting out of the school atmosphere at least once a week will encourage growth and improvement in all areas of learning.