You should spend 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Some people think that we learn best through in-person interaction with a teacher in a classroom. Others believe that online learning is more effective. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

Write at least 250 words.

There exists a controversy regarding the best learning experience. While some believe it happens in the presence of a teacher in a classroom setting, others think that online education is better. It seems to me that both views have varying prominence depending on the circumstances.

When analysing the reason why the first group support classroom learning is that it seems to be the most favourable environment for education. To be precise, learning in a classroom setting is away from all distractions and has a fixed time dedicated to it. In addition, an educated tutor heads the class and he is responsible for making the students learn and to clarify their doubts. Moreover, the class can be modified according to the live responses of the students. Finally, this universal system has a long history of success and emotionally suitable for most students.

However, the opposite group focuses on the technological edge in the field of education. To be clearer, online education creates a platform where students from any part of the world can do their selected courses irrespective of age, gender or any other differences. Another advantage is that it can be done with or without a live tutor. In addition, human errors can be minimised and classes can be conducted with image or video illustrations. Furthermore, considerable proportion of time is saved by the student from admission till the course completion. Lastly, its cost-effectiveness and flexible timings makes it even more convenient for an aspirant learner.

After analysing both the views in detail, I feel both modes of learning provides the student a systematic education. Whether to follow the traditional way or the modern way totally depends on the candidate and his circumstances.