Hybrid learning most preferred model: HP survey
Hyderabad: Hybrid seems to be the new buzz word and after hybrid work culture becoming the new normal, hybrid form of learning model has emerged as the most preferred.
According a survey conducted by HP India, majority of students, teachers and parents are looking at hybrid learning model. However, the survey also found that students are keen to go back to school so as to interact with their peers and to participate in co-curricular activities.
The HP India Future of Learning Study 2022 showcased that 98 per cent of parents and 99 per cent of teachers felt that hybrid model will ensure learning continuity and an overwhelming 91 per cent of students believe that online learning supplements traditional classroom learning. In addition, 83 per cent of students feel hybrid learning models gives them extra time to pursue their hobbies.
HP India MD Ketan Patel said, “The hybrid learning model blends the benefits of online resources and in-person interactions of a traditional classroom setting to enhance the quality of learning. The remarkable shift towards digital learning has enriched student-teacher interactions while also ensuring the safety and comfort of everyone involved.”
Students want to go back:
On the contrary, the study also found that students are keen to go back to school to interact with their peers and participate in sports and co-curricular activities.
“Student respondents believe that they could make more friends during classroom learning and that the physical presence of teachers around them enabled them to learn better. They also feel that their interaction with other classmates and participation in sports has become very limited,” the survey pointed out.
Teachers also pointed out that they need more tools and training. About 82 per cent of teachers surveyed said they need more tools to facilitate better online learning and 74 per cent feel that they need more training to use those tools to enhance their pedagogical skills.
Over 1,500 respondents comprising 207 teachers (Age: 28-50 years), 679 parents (Age: 30-60 years) and 711 students (Age: 14-22 years) were surveyed. Interviews were conducted across 13 cities such as Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Patna, Guwahati, Indore, Ranchi and Kochi.
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