Evolution of Education
What is education? Education is the process of imparting knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and likewise from one generation to the other. In this process, the new generation may or may not find new values or break the existing ones. The purpose of education is to make responsible, sensible individuals who can further contribute to society. Education has changed a lot over the years. The evolution of education has been quick and effective. From the Gurukul system to virtual classrooms, we have come a long way. The grave emphasis on textbook knowledge is slowly drifting away and students are encouraged to learn what they love as opposed to earlier methods.
Why is educational change difficult and how can we accept it?
The important thing that you need to understand is that changes are bound to happen everywhere. Be it in teaching, learning, or any other realms for that matter. Being resistant to change is only going to make it more difficult. For instance, online classes are the new normal. But, if you insist that you are going to continue education only in a physical classroom, that is just going to cost you time and health! Adapting to the changes is of utmost importance.
Teachers have redefined teaching strategies and methods over the years. Educational authorities, tutors, and teachers working with educational change should ask themselves why the change is necessary, they should underline the objectives and communicate the expectations so that the change is smooth and effective. A sudden shift might be hard to adapt to. Understand the challenges that a change might bring in and prepare ways to make the change more effective.
For instance, let's talk about online teaching itself. It was a sudden shift. How do you ensure that this shift is smooth?
1) Choose the right online teaching app
2) Conduct thorough research about the app and your students
3) Explain your objective to the students
4) Conduct a walkthrough of the platform that you have chosen so that your students don't have any doubts about the same
5) Ask for feedback from students
4 Changes That Will Shape The Classroom Of The Future
As mentioned. The evolution of education has been quick. Let us look at the four major changes that will shape the classroom of the future:
1) Virtual Classrooms
Many schools, coaching centers, and other higher education institutions have opted to use technology and offer online classes and learning experiences as a substitute for school time. Virtual classrooms have already become a bridge between teachers and students. Easy to use online teaching apps like Teachmint, has enabled tutors and teachers across the country to make a seamless switch to online teaching. Virtual classrooms have become a reality and will be used by a lot of people in the future.
2) Technology, technology, technology
Technology has already reshaped classrooms and education. There will be a heavy reliance on technology in the future as well. The dependence on technology is growing by the minute and technological devices such as mobile phones, laptops, and tablets come as an aid. Dependence on the internet has also seen a marked increase and it is only going to grow over time.
3) The rise in gamification and online tools
Classrooms now use animations, learning games to increase student engagement and interaction. There are a lot of online teaching tools available. Needless to say, online teaching is significantly different from traditional teaching, and to ensure that it is effective, it is necessary to use games and online apps, and other visual aids to keep the students interested. There are a lot of mobile applications for teachers and students.
4) Remote Learning
Remote learning is going to be a reality for quite some time. As mentioned, virtual classrooms and online teaching are on the rise. With the pandemic amidst us, it is not safe to open schools and other educational institutions. Even if they do open, remote learning is going to be the trend because of the convenience and flexibility that it provides. The evolution of education has been one that is commendable and we need to acknowledge how well it has evolved.
Education before COVID was inclusive of technology and during COVID, it is highly dependent on technology or completely dependent on technology. Thanks to brilliant online teaching apps, teachers and students are able to make a seamless transition to online education. A lot of teachers did not have the necessary breadth and width of knowledge about online teaching. But, with easy to understand apps and resourcefulness, teachers and students have now got adjusted to the new ways and methods of teaching. We should take a bow before the teachers for their dedication and commitment. The evolution of education is for the best of the current generation and the ones to follow.
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