Online education, commonly known as e-learning, is where education takes place away from the classroom walls using electronic media typically on the Internet. Pupils take more ownership of their work during e-learning and require more independence. Traditional learning, where learning takes place in the classroom, is where the teacher and students are working together face-to-face. With traditional education students get more support with their learning as a group because teachers can more easily tell their strengths and weaknesses and the pupils are able to work in groups rather than having to work independently. Online education can be flexible and cheaper but some may argue traditional learning you get in a routine which is good practice for the future and you are able to access more resources. So, what is education is more efficient and the right education?
The definition of traditional learning varies greatly with geography and by historical period. So, the idea I have of traditional education is being in a classroom face-to-face with a teacher and 30 other children but traditional education really varies where you are in the world geographically and what time period you are in because now my education even at school has become more digitalized because the world has become more digitalized. The main point is that you are at school or the campus with a teacher teaching and supporting you as a group. There are many advantages of traditional learning, but it all depends what type of learner you are whether you prefer one to one support or group support or like having your own routine or like following a routine to everyone else. In face-to-face learning students have to
be available at a certain place and time, this gets pupils in a good routine and maintains discipline which will be good practice for when you have a job in the future. Another advantage is the quality of learning. Teachers can focus on particular skills depending on your groups needs teachers will be able to pick up on strengths and weaknesses quicker and you will be able to work as a class on the topics you need more work on which is beneficial for learning. Group work is definitely another main points of traditional learning and the experience, you gain social skills and maintain interpersonal relationships; this is good for mental health. You talk and work with people face-to-face and gain confidence in talking in class discussions and taking part in projects. You attend activities like extra-curricular clubs and field trips which are little parts of education you can only do on the school site but are unforgettable experiences where you learn core skills like resilience, participation, teamwork and creativity these are skills you cant learn on a screen. Overall, traditional learning is a rewarding and constructive way of learning to a student because they are able to follow a routine which is good practice for the future ( and they will know exactly what to do) and the environment itself you cant replace the friendships you make and the trips and participation you do in a classroom, a pupils and teachers mental health is much better in the classroom because of the support the teacher is able to give and the help the pupil is able to receive in addition the variety is greater of learning you do- for example sometimes group work, independent tasks, class discussions etc.