30 December 2017
Educational institutions all over the world are offering more courses online, in the belief that technology can help students learn more effectively, and reduce the need for students to spend time attending real-life lectures or tutorials.
However, there are still busy working professionals who want to pursue courses in a classroom setting. These students thrive on face-to-face communication, believing that there can be no alternative or replacement to the human touch and direct interaction
Dr Farok Contractor, a distinguished professor in the Management and Global Business department and a lecturer in the Rutgers Business School Executive MBA program, says that his students believe that there is no substitute for face-to-face environments where complex leadership ideas are discussed.
In a classroom setting, there is direct access to the instructor. Students are able to help shape the lesson by asking questions, clarify doubts, and initiate or participate in discussions.
For students who are less confident in verbal interactions, classroom learning holds key benefits for them. The classroom can in fact provide a safe area where students are encouraged to interact and hone their ability at answering things on the spot.
Traditional classroom settings allow discussion and dialogue to thrive, with plenty of impromptu questioning that can help students understand various concepts. The sharing of multiple perspectives will help to broaden a student’s view.