The advantage of Face-to-face learning in classrooms (Compared with Online Learning)

The advantage of Face-to-face learning in classrooms (Compared with Online Learning)

What is face-to-face learning?

This is where a teacher and student meet in a set place, for either one-on-one learning or more commonly, in group class lessons similar to a school classroom.

Face to face learning is an extremely effective way to learn knowledge and skills because it combines different ways of learning including;

Writing

Reading

Discussion

Presentations

Projects

Group work

Film clips

Demonstration

Practice

Already, one can start to see how face-to-face learning can be far more impactful for kids. 

The Advantages of Face to Face Learning in the Classroom

  1. Better concentration (Too many distractions and excuses at home).
  2. Kids can gain greater levels understanding and knowledge absorption. Stories and real-world examples from teachers and other students are understood more readily. 
  3. You have a greater chance of completing your course successfully by doing it in a classroom situation. 
  4. You may feel more comfortable and learn more easily in a familiar, traditional classroom situation.
  5. You can access more information and richer understanding through teacher and other students’ body language and voice.
  6. You have the opportunity to connect with, problem-solve, and network with other students from a wide range of backgrounds.

Completion Rates of teacher-led classes is almost 5X higher than that of online learning

(Headspace.org)