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Crossover Learning
Learning in informal settings, such as museums and after-school clubs, can link educational content with issues that matter
to learners in their lives. These connections work in both directions. Learning in schools and colleges can be enriched by
experiences from everyday life; informal learning can be deepened by adding questions and knowledge from the classroom.
These connected experiences spark further interest and motivation to learn.
An effective method is for a teacher to propose and discuss a question in the classroom, then for learners to explore that
question on a museum visit or field trip, collecting photos or notes as evidence, then share their findings back in the class to
produce individual or group answers. These crossover learning experiences exploit the strengths of both environments and
provide learners with authentic and engaging opportunities for learning. Since learning occurs over a lifetime, drawing on
experiences across multiple settings, the wider opportunity is to support learners in recording, linking, recalling and
sharing their diverse learning events.