Activity-based learning : definition, importance and limitations.
Activity-based learning : definition, importance and limitations.
What is an activity-based curriculum? Discuss the importance or usefulness of an activity-based curriculum. What are the limitations of an activity-based curriculum?
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of an activity-based curriculum.
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The concept of an activity-based learning / curriculum:-
The essence of an activity-based learning is the activity of the student. In an activity-based curriculum, various problematic situations are created in front of the student. The student actively participates in those problematic situations according to his/her own interests. As a result,
(a) the student develops problem-solving skills and can use this experience in his/her real life.
(b) The latent potential hidden in the student develops.
(c) The student learns to face problematic situations.
(d) In an activity-based curriculum, the student learns mainly through work. As a result, the student's interests and skills are revealed and on the other hand, it is possible to take special measures against the student's weaknesses.
Usefulness / Benefits of Activity-Based Learning:-
1. Increase in Student Activity:-
Since activity-based curriculum is dependent on student activity, student activity inevitably increases through activity-based curriculum. The possibility of self-activity in various educational activities increases among the students.
2. Increase in problem-solving skills:-
In activity-based curriculum, various problematic situations are presented to the students. The student has to be active towards these problems and find a solution. In this way, the problem-solving skills of the students increase.
3. Intellectual development:-
In activity-based curriculum, the student himself actively participates. The experience that the student gains from this education helps in the intellectual development of the student.
4. Increase in the possibility of insightful learning:-
Through activity-based curriculum, the possibility of insightful learning increases among the students. While finding solutions to various problematic situations, the student learns to understand the problem holistically. As a result, the student develops insightful intellectual skills.
5. Enhancement of trial and error learning skills: -
Learning through trial and error along with insight is also an effective way to solve problematic situations. Through the activity-based curriculum, the student applies the principle of trial and error learning in solving problems and gradually the student becomes skilled in applying the principle of trial and error.
6. Development of creativity: -
The activity-based curriculum requires the student to use different experiences and adopt different approaches to solve the problematic situations presented to the student. In this way, creativity develops in the students.
7. Overall development of the student: -
Through the activity-based curriculum, the student develops in various areas such as moral, emotional, social, cultural, vocational, physical, intellectual - etc. In this way, the activity-based curriculum helps in the overall development of the student.
8. Role of the Teacher:-
An ideal activity-based curriculum activates the teachers as well as the students. The teacher plays the role of a guide in this.
9. Increase in student interest:-
In an activity-based curriculum, the student enjoys a lot of freedom. He gets the opportunity to learn in his own way and can learn the subjects of his interest. As a result, the student's interest naturally increases in activity-based curriculum.
Limitations / disadvantages of activity-based curriculum:-
(a) If the student becomes excessively interested in activity-based curriculum, normal school learning is disrupted.
(b) Since the student gains freedom in activity-based curriculum, he may lose interest in normal school activity.
(c) Since there is no such opportunity for abstract thinking in activity-based curriculum, the student is deprived of practicing abstract thinking.
(d) Since there is not much scope for abstract thinking in the activity-based curriculum, this type of education is not suitable for higher education.
(e) A major problem with the activity-based curriculum is the financial aspect. A lot of money is required to run the activity-based curriculum. Many times, it is not possible for the institution or the student to provide a lot of money.
(f) In the activity-based curriculum, the knowledge and experience of the student are limited. The student acquires knowledge only in those subjects in which he voluntarily participates. As a result, the student's knowledge in other subjects of study becomes limited.
(g) Lack of qualified and trained teachers to run the activity-based curriculum - another major problem of the activity-based curriculum.
(h) Special types of educational institutions are required to run the activity-based curriculum. It is not appropriate to provide this type of education in general schools.
(i) In the activity-based curriculum, culture, tradition, values - these things are neglected.
(j) Activity-based curriculum may not be suitable for all types of learners.
(k) If activity-based curriculum is not relevant to real life - then learners easily lose interest in the curriculum.
(l) If activity-based learnings are not conducted successfully, then time, money, hard - work, etc. are wasted.
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