2.3. Disdvantages of traditional method Despite the growing trend of online education, many parents prefer traditional school is one of the best educational systems. As technology advances and people’s schedules get even busier, the conventional education system seems to lose its grip on modern society. But it’s not so in all cases; some communities and cultures can’t overlook the benefits of traditional schooling over its counterpart. That’s why evaluating the Advantages and Disadvantages of Traditional School becomes a talking point for modern society.
Traditional schools are an excellent environment for many students. They provide a strong foundation of knowledge and teach children to think critically, express themselves creatively, and be productive members of society.
However, there are pros and cons to a traditional education system that you should consider before enrolling your child in such a school or deciding if it's the right choice.
Traditional education provides a learning experience that is both engaging and fulfilling. However, there are disadvantages of traditional school as well. Here we will explore the pros so you can make an informed decision about which one is best for your child.
Students can’t interact with teachers outside the school
There are still problems with traditional schools as they do not offer an easy way to contact teachers or administration outside of school hours. This means that problems go unsolved unless they are solved on the spot. Teachers also have no one to help them handle problems beyond their expertise, making problems more difficult to solve.
Some traditional schools also experience bullying problems, drug problems, violence problems, and problems with safety. These issues make it difficult for students at traditional schools to learn in a healthy environment. Finally, traditional schools often don't have the resources needed to meet the needs of students with different abilities.
Students have less time to learn and absorb
Traditional schools are only available at certain hours on certain days of the week while some people would prefer to learn at other times during the day or on weekends. You can't work ahead in traditional school and skip specific topics if you know you're capable of understanding them and want to go deeper into a topic that interests you.
It's not possible to break up the amount of information that students need to absorb into smaller, more manageable chunks because there is a set curriculum for students to follow, and it must be followed as is with no modifications.
It’s all about grades, not skills. Many parents and educators have rejected the notion of a traditional education system, which only focuses on grades without considering individuals' interests or abilities. One of the most apparent disadvantages of traditional school is that students are more concerned with obtaining high scores than actual performance. Grades have become nothing more than a means in some cases. Many parents and teachers have widely criticized the conventional school system because it focuses only on grades, ignoring youngsters' interests and talents [17; 47-55].
Spoon Feeding. Students are always dependent on their teachers in every study related matter. This makes them dependent on teachers. This trait suppresses the creative side of their personality and they never get to know their strengths.
Extracurricular Activities distort students. When there are more extracurricular activities, then students feel difficulty in concentrating on their studies. They are absorbed with the things affecting their educational performance. It is difficult for students to keep balance between studies and extracurricular activities. If there are plenty of extracurricular activities, many students experience difficulties in focusing on the studies as they are too excited about the things which may affect their educational performance. For some students, it is complicated to keep the balance between education and extracurriculars.
