Everyone learns differently—some people learn best by seeing, hearing, speaking, moving, or thinking logically. But there’s one learning method that benefits most students: practical learning. And that’s what we excel here at AXIS Institute!
When studying, it’s crucial to get hands-on experience with your subject and see how the theories you learn apply to real-life situations. Practical learning helps you quickly adapt to daily challenges and understand your course material better.
Here are 4 ways practical learning benefits your studies:
Enhance your skills
As mentioned above, practical learning has the unique ability to help you apply your skills in a non-classroom environment. While it’s important to learn the theory of a topic or subject, getting out and applying the theory to a practical situation enables you to build upon existing skills — such as problem-solving.
It also allows you to apply your theoretical knowledge in the field, which is incredibly beneficial in all subjects, such as aged care, childcare, and hospitality.
Deepen your understanding
Some things are best learned through experience. For example, a certificate in aged care prepares you with theoretical knowledge, but working directly with a senior resident will give you a clearer picture of how to provide care and perform tasks effectively.
Make a stronger impact
Interactive, practical learning helps you grasp and remember your subject better. Unlike reading textbooks or research papers, practical experiences allow you to learn by doing, which enhances your understanding and retention.
Improve knowledge retention
Hands-on learning often leads to better knowledge retention. When you learn through action and real-life scenarios, your brain can remember and recall information more easily compared to just reading or hearing about it.
At AXIS Institute, we partner with various industry leaders to give our students top-notch practical learning experiences that complement their studies.