Advantages and disadvantages of open education.
Advantages and disadvantages of open education.
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Advantages of open education:-
1. Human resource development:-
Students who are not able to receive formal education can get higher education by participating in open education. In this way, productivity is created among them and human resource development is achieved.
2. Creation of equal opportunities in education:-
In many cases, school dropouts do not get the opportunity to participate in formal education; or, people associated with various professions cannot get admission in formal educational institutions for higher education. But in open education, all these categories of people get the opportunity to learn and equal opportunities are created in education.
3. Part-time education:-
Open education is part-time education. Students can study at their own time, and attendance in the classroom is minimal. As a result, students can study while maintaining their other jobs.
4. Low financial cost: -
In the open education system, there is no huge expenditure on school building construction, teacher remuneration, textbooks, etc., unlike formal education. The cost of open education is less than in formal education.
5. Benefits of vocational education: -
Open education is particularly effective for various vocational education. Students can participate in any vocational course according to their choice of profession.
6. Creating a self-reliant mindset in the student: -
The open education system is completely student-centered. Students enjoy complete freedom in all areas of curriculum selection, learning, teaching, evaluation, etc. Therefore, students get the opportunity to be self-reliant in open education.
7. Flexible admission process: -
The admission process in open education is much more flexible than formal education. The tough competition that students face while getting admission in formal education is not a problem in open education.
8. Use of technology: -
In modern times, technology has been widely used in open education. As a result, all types of students and especially students from remote areas have benefited. Broadcasting of various educational programs, television, internet, etc. have become widely used in the field of open education.
9. No age restriction for students: -
Unlike formal education, there is no age restriction in open education. Students can participate in any course at any age. However, there must be a minimum age and educational qualification.
10. No numerical restriction for students: -
In formal education, the number of students is limited. But in open education, there is no such problem. Any number of students can participate in open education.
11. Varied curriculum: -
In open education, there is also a specific curriculum like in formal education. However, there are some fundamental differences between the curriculum of formal education and the curriculum of open education. The curriculum of open education is much more diverse and the student can choose any type of curriculum according to his/her needs.
12. Flexible evaluation process: -
The evaluation process in open education is much more flexible than formal education. Students can participate in the evaluation of different parts of a curriculum at their own convenience.
Disadvantages of open education:-
1. Absence of co-curricular activities:-
In the open education system, the presence of any co-curricular activities is not observed. As a result, the various types of development that occur in formal education through co-curricular activities; is not possible in open education.
2. Guidance:-
In the open education system, the teacher provides minimal guidance. Students have to participate in the learning process by themselves according to this guidance. As a result, the student is deprived of the proximity of the teacher.
3. Lack of feedback:-
In open education, unlike formal education, the teacher is deprived of getting feedback from the students. Since the students learn themselves - therefore, all kinds of feedback are absent in open education.
4. Lack of interaction:-
The interaction that occurs between the teacher and the student in formal education, is not possible in open education. In the open education system, students acquire knowledge without the help of a teacher.
5. Less acceptance of certificates: -
In the open education system, a certificate is awarded at the end of the course like in formal education and its quality is in no way less than in controlled education. However, in various private jobs, the acceptance of open education certificates is less.
6. Less acceptance in society: -
Although in the state sector, open education certificates are accepted as equivalent to formal education for government work or for institution-based work, in the social sector and people personally consider open education to be of lower quality than formal education.
7. Minimum role of the teacher: -
The role of the teacher in open education is minimal. Unlike in formal education, in open education, the teacher does not teach in the classroom. The job of the teacher in open education is to prepare study material or modules related to the curriculum. As a result, the teacher in the open education system cannot enrich the students with his knowledge and guidance.
8. Not suitable for primary education:-
The structure and infrastructure of open education have been designed only around higher education. As a result, no arrangements have been made for open education for primary level students.
9. Infrastructure problems:-
Open education does not have its own school building. The educational process has to be conducted in coordination with other educational institutions. As a result, if there is a lack of coordination between the two, problems arise in the management of open education.
10. Lack of practical education:-
In the open education system, the student has to learn by himself with the help of study materials. Practical education is conducted without institutional supervision. As a result, students do not develop a proper understanding of practical education.
11. Harmful effects of media:-
In open education, students often have to take the help of the media. But in some cases, the media does not provide correct information. As a result, the transfer of knowledge of students is directed in the wrong direction.
12. Problems in controlling:-
Open education is not strictly controlled like formal education. As a result, problems arise in various administrative tasks, curriculum development, evaluation, etc.
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