Distance learning and online computer courses would replace traditional claroom learning.
Descriptions of the changes wrought by the information revolution have scientifically proven how advanced and civilized our society is becoming.Recently, New York Times published a lengthy article on the University of Phoenix ---- a virtual university that offers accredited degrees for coursework performed entirely on the Internet.However, some people doubt if this trend will bring us benefits.Admittedly, from an enlightened and pragmatic perspective, I, personally, would aert that it\'s the time for alternative
teaching methodologies to take the leading position from traditional claroom learning.
Not only the supporters of alternative learning, but also, I suppose, all of us could not deny the time-effectivene and individualization that it brings to us.Unlike the
traditional claroom learning which requires students to physically participate in cla , distance learning and online computer courses allow students who for various reasons could not come to the claroom to customize their cla schedules.For instance, a single working mother, who has to work full-time in order to pay checks, cannot fit the curriculum schedule in a real claroom, but might have a larger poibility to enroll some courses through distance learning and online computer courses.That is,
alternative learning styles turn the \"miion impoible\" in old days into a real and practical action right now.
Besides, it is alternative learning styles that enhance the quality and efficiency of individual learning.In most cases, alternative learning styles outweigh traditional claroom learning for one noticeable succe that problem-solving proce where most students have learning difficulties and problems is highly highlighted.In traditional clarooms, cla time is given so limited for teachers to identify students\' learning difficulties and problems and to demonstrate knowledge further to solve them; however, distance learning as well as online computer courses provides each student with a better approach to ask questions of his(her) own and then get feedbacks from the teacher accordingly, which would concededly facilitate his(her) learning proce at most.
Advantageous though they seem to be, alternative learning styles still have a long way to go.Based on the Internet and computer, the practicality of enforcement in nationwide scale seems beyond action.Moreover, the aement measures up to each individual vary from one person to another, which is lack of some validity and reliability.
From what was previously well stated, I firmly believe that as the emergence of alternative learning styles, traditional claroom learning will somehow be taken the throne in educational field in the future.
Two Kinds of Teaching
Institution where communicative action takes place.
Students’ and teachers’ actions are predominantly determined by social
norms.
The medium of interaction between students and teachers is the \"intersubjectively shared everyday
language.\"
Teaching is determined by \"reciprocal behavior expectations.\"
The focus is on the \"internalization
of roles.\"
Teaching aims at preserving the
institution. System of educational action
determined by rational means-ends thinking.
Teachers’ and students’ actions are
predominantly determined by technical rules. The medium of interaction between
the students and teachers is
\"context-free language.\"
Teaching follows \"conditional
prognoses\" and \"conditional imperatives.\"
The focus is on learning \"skills and
qualifications.\"
Teaching aims at \"problem-solving,
attainment of objectives by applying
Students are punished on the basis of conventional sanctions.They fail because of decisions made by the
authority of teacher, headmaster, director of education.
Advantages: emancipation, individuation, extension of
dominance-free communication.
means-to-an-end principles.
Students fail because of their
inability to cope with the reality of learning at a distance.They drop out of their courses, for instance. Advantages: Increase of the
effectivene of the teaching system.Geographical reach.
