The pandemic has brought about a lot of changes in our lives. One of them is the way children learn. During the lockdowns and curfews, home-based learning was in effect. Many children welcomed it, while some found it hard to cope. The state was similar when the home-based learning came to an end with the pandemic restrictions eased. Many were reluctant to leave the comfort of home to go back to a classroom routine. In this article, we wish to examine which method of learning seems to be the most effective for children and how we can utilise these experiences to improve the learning methods and conditions of our children.
Which is the best method?
Different methods have different benefits and limitations. The pros and cons might also differ based on the perspective of the person judging it. Let us see how each learning method can help, or be a hindrance to, your children’s good future.
Home-based learning
Pros:
- You can save on the travel cost and time spent going to school and coming back home.
- Expenses Saved on uniforms and accessories.
- Children feel more comfortable at home, and they won’t face issues like bullying or peer pressure in class to do things they might not feel comfortable with.
- Fewer days are lost due to bad climate or other conditions. There will be more class days, and teachers can complete the portions and let the children have more time to study and prepare.
- You get to spend more time with your children. Flexible schedules for you and your children.
- Overall, you can save a lot of time. The time it takes to get up and get ready for school and commuting is reduced. Your children can balance their academics and leisure time better.
Cons:
- No social or in-person interactions.
- Children will miss out on developing social and interpersonal skills during the time they spend at school. This can negatively impact their future job and life prospects.
- Lost moments of friendship and companionship
- Any distractions at home may severely affect your children to perform inefficiently in their academics.
- Teachers may find it difficult to observe, understand and analyse your children’s pain points.
- Teachers can’t properly monitor students’ attention to studies.
- No hands-on experience – Labs and other practical sessions are not possible in a home-based learning method.
Class-based learning
Pros:
- Social skills will improve
- Can better communicate any doubts or issues they face
- Playtime with friends and classmates
- Fewer distractions
- Opportunity to experiment and indulge in the hands-on learning experience
Cons:
- Time lost on commuting to school and returning back to home
- Various expenses for school accessories and amenities
- Chance of getting infected
- Tight schedules result in inadequate leisure time for your children
We can’t say for sure which method is the best one for all children. It depends on your child’s individual preferences. But mostly introverted children would prefer to learn in an atmosphere where they do not have to interact with other people and are left to be on their own. But they are the ones who desperately need to be in class, learning to better socialise and communicate with others so that they can have a better future. Likewise, extroverted children should also learn to study and prepare independently. In the end what we would like to see in the future would be a mix of these both- the advantages of each method used to create a hybrid model of learning, where children benefit and improve upon their strengths and work on their weaknesses without being forced to a way they are not comfortable with.
As of now, home-based learning has almost come to an end and students are back in their classrooms. There are many advocating for the return of Home-based learning. At present, your children will have to stick to the tried-out and current way of learning. In the future, we might see changes accommodating all these benefits that you have experienced from home-based learning.
The 88tuition model
Meanwhile, you can ensure that your children also make the best use of their time at home by signing up at the 88tuition website. We have the best teachers in every subject offering quality classes to your children. You can check out our website to get more info: https://www.88tuition.com/
We make sure our syllabus and curriculum are up to date with the MoE standards. If your child is more comfortable with home-based learning and can’t seem to keep up with the lessons at school, worry not- we have your back. Our live classes and video lessons offer your children the opportunity to learn at their own pace and comfort. They can take up assessments based on their performance and learn from their mistakes. You can try out the free trial and see how effective it is for your child.
Whatever the method of learning is, the best thing you can do for your children is to support them unconditionally. When they face any troubles, make sure they feel safe and comfortable enough to rely on you for support. We wish you all the best! 🙂
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