Definition and features of open education.
Definition and features of open education.
What is open education? Write the characteristics of open education.
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Concept / Definition of open education:-
Open education is a form of non-formal education. Open education is a type of education system where students can participate in the learning process independently, at their own time, based on their own needs and abilities. Open education creates educational opportunities for everyone.
Since open education is a form of non-formal education, it is not strictly controlled like formal education, nor is it completely unregulated like informal education.
Features of open education:-
1. Role of the teacher:-
The role of the teacher in open education is minimal. Unlike formal education, in open education the teacher does not teach in the classroom. In open education, the teacher's job is to prepare study materials or modules related to the curriculum.
2. Educational institutions:-
There is no specific educational institution or classroom in open education, unlike formal education. Generally, formal education institutions are used temporarily for open education.
3. Curriculum: -
In the case of open education, there is a specific curriculum like 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.
4. Evaluation process: -
The evaluation process in open education is much more flexible than in formal education. The student can participate in the evaluation of different parts of a curriculum at his/her convenience.
5. Absence of co-curricular activities: -
The presence of any co-curricular activities cannot be observed in the open education system. As a result, the various types of development of the child through co-curricular activities in formal education; is not possible in open education.
6. Instruction: -
In the open education system, the teacher provides minimum instruction. The students have to participate in the learning process themselves according to this instruction.
7. Lack of feedback: -
In open education, unlike formal education, teachers are deprived of getting feedback from students. Since students study on their own, all kinds of feedback are absent in open education.
8. Lack of interaction: -
The interaction that takes place between teachers and students in formal education, is not possible in open education. In the open education system, students acquire knowledge without the help of a teacher.
9. Acceptability of certificates: -
In the open education system, unlike formal education, certificates are awarded at the end of the course and their quality is in no way lower than formal education. In the case of admission to any government job or educational institution, open education certificates are acceptable like formal education.
10. Acceptability in society: -
Although open education certificates are acceptable as equivalent to formal education for government work or for institution-based work in the state sector, in the social sector and people personally consider open education to be of lower quality than formal education.
11. Use of technology:-
In modern times, technology has been widely used in open education. As a result, all types of students, especially students from remote areas, have benefited. Broadcasting of various educational programs, television, internet, etc. have become widely used in open education.
12. Age of 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.
13. Number of 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.
14. Role of the state:-
Like formal education, most open education institutions are run by the state. Setting the goals of open education, creating study material, evaluation, curriculum - everything is run under state control. However, private initiatives are also equally prevalent in open education.
15. Financial Issues:-
In the open education system, there is no huge expenditure on school building construction, teacher salaries, textbooks, etc., unlike formal education. The cost of open education is less than formal education.
16. Vocational Education:-
Open education is particularly effective for various vocational education. Students can participate in any vocational course according to their choice of profession.
17. Student-centeredness:-
The open education system is completely student-centered. Students enjoy complete freedom in all areas of course selection, learning, assessment, etc. Therefore, students get the opportunity to be self-reliant in open education.
18. 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.
19. Part-time education:-
Open education is part-time education. The student can study at his/her own time, and the presence in the classroom is minimal. As a result, the student can study while maintaining his/her other work.
20. Creation of equal opportunities in education:-
In many cases, out-of-school students 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 study and equal opportunities are created in education.
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