A study by Harvard University and Universidad Camilo José Cela (UCJC) explores the positive impact of learning outside the classroom. The "Learning Outside-In" project, part of Harvard's Project Zero, focuses on emotional well-being and academic performance.
Principal investigator Daniel Wilson observed educational practices in Spanish schools. He noted that students in real-world learning environments demonstrate higher well-being.
Activities include studying biodiversity in parks and interacting with seniors in day centers. Students also apply trigonometry to analyze architecture, connecting school content to daily life.
UCJC's Dean Carmen Sánchez emphasizes that this method fosters curiosity and motivation. Isabela García Senent of Colegios SEK highlights the transformation of teaching practices.
With Spain facing high dropout rates, this initiative offers a more meaningful education. "Learning Outside-In" proposes a shift in the traditional educational paradigm.