Advantages and disadvantages of distance education.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of distance education.
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Advantages of distance education:-
1. Human resource development:-
Students who are not able to receive formal education can participate in distance education and get higher 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 distance education, all these categories of people get the opportunity to learn and equal opportunities are created in education.
3. Part-time education:-
Distance education is part-time education. Students can study at their own time, there is no question of being present in the classroom. As a result, students can study while maintaining their other jobs.
4. Low financial cost: -
In the distance education system, there is no huge expenditure on school building construction, teacher remuneration, textbooks, etc., unlike in formal education. The cost of distance education is less than in formal education.
5. Benefits of vocational education: -
Distance 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 distance education system is completely student-centered. Students enjoy complete freedom in all areas of course selection, study, evaluation, etc. Therefore, students get the opportunity to be self-reliant in distance education.
7. Flexible admission process: -
The admission process in distance 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 distance education.
8. Use of technology: -
In modern times, technology has been widely used in distance education. As a result, all types of students and especially students from remote areas have been particularly benefited. Broadcasting of various educational programs, television, internet, etc. have become widely used in the field of distance education.
9. No age restriction for students: -
Unlike formal education, there is no age restriction in distance 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 distance education, there is no such problem. Any number of students can participate in distance education.
11. Varied curriculum: -
In distance 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 distance education. The curriculum of distance 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 distance 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 distance education:-
1. Absence of co-curricular activities:-
The presence of any co-curricular activities is not observed in the distance education system. As a result, the various types of development of the child through co-curricular activities in formal education is not possible in distance education.
2. Instructions:-
In the distance education system, the teacher provides minimum instructions. Students have to participate in the learning process themselves according to this instruction. As a result, the student is deprived of the proximity of the teacher.
3. Lack of feedback:-
Like formal education, in distance education, the teacher is deprived of getting feedback from the students. Since the students learn themselves - therefore, all kinds of feedback are absent in distance education.
4. Lack of interaction:-
The interaction that takes place between the teacher and the student in formal education is not possible in distance education. In distance education, students acquire knowledge without the help of a teacher.
5. Less acceptance of certificates: -
In distance education, a certificate is awarded at the end of the course like formal education and its quality is in no way less than in formal education. But in various private jobs, the acceptance of distance education certificates is less.
6. Less acceptance in society: -
Although distance education certificates are accepted as equivalent to formal education in the state sector for government work or for institution-based work, in the social sector and people personally consider distance education to be of lower quality than controlled education.
7. Minimum role of the teacher: -
The role of the teacher in distance education is minimal. Unlike in formal education, in distance education, the teacher does not teach in the classroom. The job of the teacher in distance education is to prepare study material or modules related to the course. As a result, the teacher in distance education cannot enrich the students with his knowledge and guidance.
8. Not suitable for primary education:-
The structure and infrastructure of distance education have been designed only around higher education. As a result, no arrangements have been made for distance education for primary level students.
9. Infrastructure problems:-
Distance 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 distance education.
10. Lack of practical education:-
In the distance 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 distance 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.
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