which type of teaching: clasroom teaching or virtual teaching is more productive give an answer with reason .............
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So which one is better, online teaching or classroom teaching?
Here’s my opinion.
Advantages of online teaching
If you look at online teaching ads, they will tell you that online teaching has several advantages, such as:
- Flexibility to choose a mutually convenient time to meet
- You can conduct classes with students from multiple time zones without the need for physical travel
- 24/7 access to online teaching materials provided by the employer
- For one-to-one classes, the ability to immediately check for a student's understanding
- Standardized coursework can reduce the need for lesson planning.
Disadvantages of online teaching
The reality of teaching online is that there are numerous disadvantages.
Let's take a look at them.
1. Unsocial hours
2. Students can't afford to pay a lot
If you work independently as an online teacher, it can be even worse.
In my experience, many students who want to learn English can't afford to pay for private lessons.
So, if you’re an independent online teacher, you may find yourself having to choose between a really low hourly rate and not having any students at all.
In case you're wondering, I touch on earnings further down.
3. Unstable work
Online teaching is often not a stable job. A student can leave or cancel their class at the drop of a hat.
When teaching online independently, you may never know how much you’ll be earning and when you’ll be paid (or if you’ll get paid at all).
4. Loneliness
Working from home can be a lonely existence.
This means they spend most of their time in front of a computer at home and rarely get to meet their colleagues in person.
The coronavirus pandemic has compounded this issue even further.
5. Limited teaching methods
The range of teaching methods that you have at your disposal is limited.
You’ll have to rely mainly on audio and visual methods.
And, you won’t be able to use any kinaesthetic methods like physical games or role-plays.
6. No travel or adventure
Finally, you won't be able to experience your students’ country and culture.
It's the kind of country that needs to be experienced first-hand to be fully understood.
Classroom teaching
Classroom-based teaching is where a teacher physically meets their students in an actual bricks-and-mortar building.
Classroom teaching is the preferred choice of many teachers. In my opinion, it has some key advantages over online teaching.
Advantages of classroom teaching
There are a number of advantages of teaching in an actual classroom:
- You'll have a legally binding contract and won’t have to try to attract students on your own
- Provided you're competent, you’ll have the security of knowing you'll get paid every month
- You’ll have access to a wide range of classroom facilities and thus will be able to utilize a wider range of teaching methods
- You’ll have the physical space for activities like games, role-plays and debates
- Classroom-based teaching is more fun and you’ll do a lot more than just teach (like judging competitions)
- You’ll have a bunch of colleagues and students to go out with, and your school may even take you on excursions.
Disadvantages of classroom teaching
Classroom teaching also has some disadvantages.
1. Inflexible
Classroom-based teaching is inflexible.
Teachers usually can't choose when they want to work. Once the timetable is drawn up, it's quite difficult to change it.
Some teachers I know have been able to reschedule their classes on rare occasions.
However, in order to do so they would need to find not just a mutually convenient time but also a free classroom. This can be tough.
Physical classrooms can also be inflexible in terms of how they're set up.
For instance, in public classrooms across China, desks are usually fixed to the floor. This means you can't move them around for activities, let alone be able to freely move around the classroom as you teach.
2. Big class sizes
Classes in developing countries in Asia tend to be large.
You won’t be able to give your students the kind of individual attention that you can as an online teacher.
3. More work
An online teacher’s work is mainly limited to lesson planning, teaching and giving feedback on homework.
A classroom teacher will also have to design, invigilate and mark exams as well as manage the classroom.
4. Old equipment and technology
Some schools, particularly those in developing countries, have outdated equipment and technology in their classrooms.
You may find yourself spending most of your time managing their behavior.
Online teaching vs classroom teaching – what’s the verdict ?
If you ask me, classroom teaching wins hands-down. There’s no competition.
However, it does depend on individual circumstances. If you have family commitments that prevent you from travelling, online teaching may be your only option.
Whichever one you choose, make sure you’re familiar with all the pros and cons before you start teaching. That way, there’s no surprises down the track.
You might even decide to do both !
Explanation:
Though online courses offer a great many benefits, they are not right for every student. ... Even so, this isn't quite the same as the social interaction you would have with other students in a physical classroom setting. Some students simply learn better in a collaborative setting than they do on their own.