Study Tour Is Important For Developing Student Intelligence And Independence

Illustration of school children study tours (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Study tour activities are one of the learning methods that is very important to increase student intelligence as a whole, not only from an academic point of view but also from aspects of character independence and development.

Through direct experience on the ground, students can gain wider insight and learn to manage themselves outside the classroom environment.

President Director of PT Bhiva (TMII) Intan Kartika emphasized that the study tour provides significant benefits for student development.

"Learning in the classroom is important, but children also need to study outside the classroom to expand their insight and train their independence," said Intan during the 'Ngoprek' event in Jakarta, last Wednesday.

Intan added that student tour activities are not just travel, but facilities for students to learn to regulate themselves and enrich their knowledge directly.

One of the first steps in organizing an effective study tour is choosing destinations that are in accordance with learning goals. For example, visiting Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) is not only for fun, but also as a means of introducing students to the rich culture and diversity of the archipelago without having to go to their area of origin.

"We see Taman Mini as a solution so that children can learn about various Indonesian cultures without having to travel far. For example, they can learn about Balinese culture or West Sumatra enough by visiting the bridges at TMII," he explained.

In addition, students also have the opportunity to experiment and learn directly, such as at the Batik Museum which provides educational facilities regarding the process of making batik and its history from various regions.

Intan emphasized that the study tour helps students see a wider world and is not only limited to theories in class.

"Through this activity, children can get to know Indonesia's culture and diversity from an early age," he added.

Regarding the challenges of organizing a recent study tour, Intan argues that regulations related to safety, comfort, and costs need to be discussed and prepared together with the government in order to create clear standards.

"We believe it is important that there are guidelines or policies that regulate transportation standards, safety, the ratio of companions to students, as well as the curation of field trip materials," he concluded.