Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom
Discover the incredible world of learning experiences outside the classroom!
Our section is packed with insightful articles that explore the enormous benefits and possibilities of children expanding their knowledge beyond traditional educational settings.
From hands-on nature exploration and field trips to engaging community projects and extracurricular activities, empower your children to thrive as they embrace new ways of learning. Join us on this enlightening journey as we explore the endless opportunities for children to grow, discover, and succeed outside the four walls of a classroom.
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Wine-making a passion project for St Peter’s Cambridge Year 10-12 students
Collectively hand-picking 1.5 tonnes of grapes on a clear March morning, the bounty was delivered within 2 hours to Volcanic…
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What do students need in the age of lockdown learning? Early lessons from New Zealand’s online frontline
Social learning and connection are critical elements of learning. So we need to encourage virtual spaces for student interaction, such…
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Op-Ed: Why schools need to compost
As we have observed, the biosphere basically does two things; it generates organic compounds and decomposes them...
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Music education win to support NCEA students
One newly funded project will create an online space where students can connect with resources about New Zealand music aimed…
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Addressing Rangatahi education challenges after COVID-19
Of the 668 rangatahi aged between 12 - 17 years – including 217 senior students studying NCEA – more than…
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Teaching experimental science in a time of social distancing
"Lockdown was a great chance to test autonomous practical work, so we jumped on it immediately."
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Op-Ed: Making the natural world the foundation of all school education systems
In one project, schools ‘adopt’ an area in Taupō and work in partnership with the council and other organisations to…
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Napier Boys’ High School Duke Of Ed participants find new ways to help communities
Despite disruptions caused by Covid-19, participants have been encouraged to 'think outside the box'.
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Education outside the Classroom: It’s in our nature
New research shows how EOTC is built into the fabric of schools within Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Environmental activism goes digital in lockdown – but could it change the movement for good?
When social distancing measures are eased, will protests return to the streets, or do these digital events mark a turning…
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Engaging junior learners and whānau from home
Teaching and learning is all a bit of a puzzle right now; not a simple child’s one with only one…
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So… you’re the teacher now? Tips and strategies for whānau navigating learning at home
I’m going to bust some myths and answer some FAQs for all the whānau out there navigating these new waters,…
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Enough about covid: Adventure program to help low decile learners enter university makes a splash
Groundbreaking new pilot project launches to help students in low decile schools pursue tertiary study. Fortunately able to go ahead…
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The challenges and benefits of outdoor recreation during NZ’s coronavirus lockdown
Disrupting a person’s attachment to a place, caused by events like war or natural disaster (or, indeed, national lockdown!), can…
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5 ways to keep human connections when moving learning online due to coronavirus
It’s not realistic to think that instructors can rejig their face-to-face course into a fully robust online format in a…
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Learning through adventure: the many skills that can be taught outside the classroom
Adventurous activities can all be taught on a school site and introduced in a safe and enjoyable way even in…
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Secondary students can now compete for prestigious literary mentorship
Applications have opened for four New Zealand teenagers to be mentored by a professional writer in order to develop their…
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Why Aotearoa’s teachers need to get out more
Out-of-classroom learning has been known to induce arrythmia in the most laid-back of educators.
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Future-proofing new leaders: overseas tour magic
To explore what tours are now possible and uncover how far ahead schools should plan, we interviewed two...
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Volcanic delights for virtual field trippers
Thousands of New Zealand students are taking a peek into active volcanic craters without having to leave the safety of…
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Auckland’s LEOTC community is ready for you
The realm of LEOTC is about to change! In 2021...
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What makes an excursion more than just a field trip?
Are we being a tad too sentimental or are school excursions absolutely vital?
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Developing EOTC experiences on camp
What was your first experience planning a school camp?
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Youth voting rolled out in Auckland schools
The Youth Voting programme provides students with as close to a ‘real life’ experience of voting in a formal election…
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Self-directed play inspires rich learning
“Play that is open-ended nurtures so much more of a child’s holistic learning than instructional, teacher-driven activity for this age…
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