I’m no expert when it comes to how to teach children, especially High School children, but I have some ideas.

Countless studies show that kinesthetic learning increases capacity to learn in children. If this is true, then why don’t most teachers follow this mold? From a personal standpoint, if I had a truly kinesthetic learning environment when I was in grade school, things would be a lot different.

If we play off of this, we can conclude that hands-on learning ought to be the most successful type of learning. If a class were to go on a field trip to a theatre to learn about Shakespeare, they’d truly get the most in-depth analysis of his writing. If a class were to go to a fossil museum to learn about life in the Triassic period, then they’d get the best education on the Triassic period. If a class were to go to a symphony concert to learn about Shostakovich’s techniques in music, they’d get the best sound as to how Shostakovich used chords to convey his emotions and dismay towards the Soviet regime; if it’s right in front of them. “In front of them” is the key phrase to catch here.

The pattern here is that if it’s in front of your eyes, for you to grab, then it’s a very effective way of learning. That’s why field trips are a very healthy and effective way of placing yourself in a learning environment that specializes in the specific subject being taught. It’s good, common sense.

But, then again, I’m no expert at teaching children.