Merits And Demerits Of Distance Education

Merits of Distance Education

1) Flexible System

Distance Education or distance learning is flexible educational system which is not limited by time and place restrictions.

2) Progress at own Speed

In distance learning , a learner can progress at his own speed and convenience.

3) Self Learning

Distance learning leads to self learning and self improvement.

4) Improvement of skills

Distance learning can be utilized for improving technical and vocational skills.

5) Useful for Remote areas

Distance education can reach in any remote or far off areas through radio, television or postal service.

6) Economical method

Distance education is an economical method of teaching learning as compared to the regular formal system.

7) At any level

Distance learning can be used at any level from primary to college level or for professional growth.

8) Supplement

Distance learning supplement the studies of regular students.

9) Opportunities for higher education

Distance education makes higher accessible to all sections of society.

10) University of Education

The cherished goal of the nation for universalization of education can be achieved with the help of the distance education.

11) Recovery of talent

Distance learning makes for the recovery of talents which otherwise, is likely to be wasted. It helps in the development of the man power resources in the country.

12) Study in privacy

In distance education system learners can pursue their studies in privacy at their homes. They can study at any time convenient to them.

Demerits of Distance Education

1) Stereotyped Courses

The courses became stereotyped in due courses.

2) Negligible practical experience

The scope for practical experience is very negligible.

3) Limited awareness

The system of distance education has very limited scope for making people aware of cultural change and social development.

4) Limited study centres

The provision of study centres and book banks is very meager.

5) No suggestions

Generally suggestions are not invited from the students about the utility of material.

6) No frequent review

Periodic review of the courses is not frequent.

7) No Activities

The students do not get opportunities for different types of activities during contact programmes except listening of lecturers.

8) Absence of teachers

Absence of the teacher is greatly felt in distance education. Learners wait for guidance and guidance is not forthcoming.

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