Heritage Xperiential Learning School, known for its experiential learning pedagogy, recently launched a food-based expedition for its Class 5 students. Learning expeditions at Heritage are designed to allow for application of knowledge from multiple disciplines and usage of various skills, packing in experiences that make learning real for students. The “I Am What I Eat” expedition explored the various aspects connected with food which ranged from studying the various components of food, deficiency diseases, and what comprises a balanced diet. It also introduced students to different types of food systems and farming practices like organic farming.
The unique aspect about this expedition was that none of the above topics were taught only from the textbook but real-life, hands-on experiences were built into the learning of each of these. Some of the experiences that students had included nurturing a kitchen garden in their home, identifying and creating healthy recipes and selecting cooking methods, cooking oils and utensils which they found to be healthier options explaining their reasons for choosing them.
Neena Kaul, Principal, Heritage Xperiential Learning School, said, "We at Heritage believe in enabling and empowering students so the effort is always to simulate real-life where one does not apply knowledge in a compartmentalized manner and being able to transfer knowledge across situations and subjects is critical.
