Are you fascinated by the way your child is involved in playing? Do you look forward to having the same level of kids’ interest in academics and the learning process too? Then, activity-based learning will be the right go-to for your kid. But why?

A study by National Training Laboratories scientifically shows that kids recall only 10% of the contents they read, 20% of the contents they hear, 30% of what is visually seen, 50% of the contents which they have both seen and heard, 70% of the contents which they both say and write and 90% of the contents in which they actually do/ involve. Thus, hands-on experience matters, and activity-based learning offers the same.

What is activity-based learning?

“Tell me, and I forget, teach me, and I may remember,

involve me, and I will learn.”

Activity-based learning allows kids to explore, experiment, engage and earn knowledge and experience with the concepts they learn through hands-on activities. The key difference between this educational approach and other teaching-learning processes is that activity-based learning necessitates and stimulates the learner’s active participation. 

Additionally, the learners understand the real-world applicability of the concepts they learn, understand their integrability with the surroundings, and associate with similar occurrences where they can apply their learnings. This paves the way for reflection and enrichment of knowledge rather than just cramming and replicating.

 Why does activity-based learning benefit kids?

Educational institutions and parents are shifting from traditional learning methods to activity-based learning due to the whole range of benefits that the kids derive from activity-based learning. The study by LEGO Foundation confirms the same – about 86% of the parents believed that activity-based learning is crucial as a part of the learning process and child’s development.

The major benefits that attract kids, parents, educators, and researchers toward activity-based learning are:

1. Engaging the kids 

The attention level of kids, along with their enthusiasm, is captured with the help of engaging activities, and the learning process no longer seems monotonous or unidirectional.

Even kids who’ve Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder showed enhanced behavior after being involved in activity-based learning, according to a study from the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.

2. Problem-solving skills

The activity-based learning method makes learning self-paced and student-centric. Thus, it implies equal responsibility for the kid to accomplish the best in the activities despite all the constraints. Thus, kids are more resilient and driven to solve all the obstacles in their way of doing activities, which better equips them with problem-solving skills.

Additionally, research from the National Science Foundation has shown that engaging in practical activities that improve kids’ problem-solving abilities also increases their chances of success in STEM fields in the future. 

3. Retention

The activity-based learning process requires exploring, understanding, learning, and applying, which emphasises that learning isn’t stagnant with just the acquisition of knowledge. This active participation in the learning process, along with the passion of the kids, helps in retaining the takeaways for a longer time than traditional learning ways.

The increased retention results from two integral components of the activity-based learning process – i.e., enhanced children’s motivation and engagement in the process, that improves retention, as per a review in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioural Pediatrics.

4. Social Skills

Activity-based learning requires collaboration, communication, cooperation, and consistency among fellow learners and thus fosters better social skills right from a young age. It helps them personally and professionally as they grow up in terms of adaptability, being a star performer individually and in a team. 

Thus, tapping into this activity-based learning technique can pave the way for children to have better communication skills, problem-solving ability, and cooperation skills than others who haven’t been in such a process, according to a study by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Conclusion 

Popular activity-based learning for kids includes the Montessori method, Outdoor training, Project Based Learning, and Scientific Experiments, amongst others. The salient ideas behind these activity-based learning processes are self-directed learning, hands-on involvement, and making learning synonymous with fun. Thus, there are better learning and social outcomes compared to other forms of learning processes for kids.

Why Choose The Origami Concept School?

We awaken every child’s best potential through activity-based learning!

We think that potential may be discovered through: learning by doing, learning by imagining, experiencing, watching, and listening, and we practice in every aspect of our operations.

At Origami, we firmly believe that these artistic disciplines will foster a sense of self-expression, creativity, self-worth and teamwork skills.

Children can explore many characters and feelings through theatre, which helps them better understand and express themselves. Children who dance are encouraged to express themselves physically, learn discipline and improve coordination. Children can express their feelings and grow creatively with the aid of music.

Also, our children take the stage to express their opinions and spark debates on global, national, and local issues, as well as class material, fostering critical thinking and confident public speaking in front of their peers.

Every morning, our assembly transforms into a lively forum of thought-provoking, individualistic discussions, in which students share their unique perspectives on current issues in front of their peers.

Our setting emphasises spatial development and learning and provides chances to acquire new skills at every turn. At Origami, the power of thought is promoted and nourished, fueling young minds to the heights of brilliance they were meant to reach.