Fancy being an archaeologist? Your kids will have a chance to try it out at Canadian International School’s upcoming Experiential Learning Open House.
Ready for some fun in the sun? Canadian International School’s (CIS) upcoming Experiential Learning Open House on 18 May promises just that and more for you and the fam! To showcase how it does experiential learning, you and the kids will get to be archaeologists for a day at its brand new Outdoor Discovery Centre (ODC). So grab your sun hats, and get ready for some digging!
Find out about experiential learning one artefact at a time
The sandpit area at CIS’ ODC will be transformed into an excavation site on the morning of 18 May. As a demonstration of experiential learning, you and your child will be tasked to search for artefacts using various archaeological tools. Together, you’ll have to sweep, dig, unearth, and record each finding in a provided fieldwork journal.
As the session progresses, your child will gain knowledge about the functions of each artefact as well as how it has impacted a civilisation over time. And there you have it: an engaging learning session where children learn through experience!
CIS has over 20 years of experience in experiential learning
Experiential learning is a learning approach that CIS has been championing for over 20 years. The school is a leading expert in this field, with many innovative initiatives. For example, CIS was the first school in Singapore to introduce Open Minds, a programme that allows students to learn in real-world settings, and the ODC was also the first of its kind in Singapore.
CIS’ Experiential Learning Coordinator, Christa Craats, will be conducting the archaeological activity during the upcoming Open House. She’ll be explaining about experiential learning in detail, how it works, and its benefits. Christa will also share how programmes such as Open Minds and STEAM at CIS are carefully designed and developed to engage students. Plus, she’ll be there to answer any burning questions you have about experiential learning and the school’s programmes.
Book a slot and see how your child can learn through experience
The Open House on experiential learning will be held from 9-10am on 18 May 2023 at CIS’ Lakeside Campus. A campus tour, including the ODC, is included in the session as well. Sign up for a spot now!
This post is in partnership with Canadian International School.