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Q.2) A recent circular by the University Grants Commission (UGC) proposes a blended mode of teaching in which all higher educational institutions (HEI) teach a part of any course online and the rest offline. Examine the advantages and challenges that such a blended mode would face. (10 marks)

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In the intro, mention the UGC circular for 40% online learning and 60% offline learning in HEIs.
In the body, mention the advantages with such move such as increased student engagement, enhanced student-teacher interactions, opportunities for institutional collaboration at a distance etc. In the challenges mention lack of infrastructure in India where 60% of colleges are in rural area, low internet penetration and risk of growing digital divide concerns with all-round development etc.
Conclude by mentioning the need to address these challenges for the success of blended learning.

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22 responses to “Q.2) A recent circular by the University Grants Commission (UGC) proposes a blended mode of teaching in which all higher educational institutions (HEI) teach a part of any course online and the rest offline. Examine the advantages and challenges that such a blended mode would face. (10 marks)”

  1. Mradul sharma Avatar
    Mradul sharma

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    1. Swatantra Avatar
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      Mradul

      You have written well. Content and structure both are fine. You can mention the difference as against traditional classroom instruction which is “teacher-directed, top-down, and one-size-fits-all”, blended learning is “student-driven, bottom-up, and customized”.

      Rest of the points are good. In suggestions you can mention the need for periodical discussions, feedback mechanisms and support services at all levels.

      Read some other answers. Keep writing.

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    1. Swatantra Avatar
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      Subhashree

      You have written well, most of the points are covered. You can club the benefits and advantages part.

      In conclusion you can mention the need for periodical discussions, feedback mechanisms and support services at all levels for effective implementation.

      Read some other answers. Keep writing.

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      Arpit

      Introduction is good. In advantages of blended learning mention some qualities which can be beneficial- traditional classroom instruction is “teacher-directed, top-down, and one-size-fits-all”, whereas blended learning is “student-driven, bottom-up, and customized”.
      Also, it will be easier to collaborate with other institutions even at a distance in courses given through blended learning. Rest of the points are fine.

      Challenges mentioned are okay too, you can mention that most of the HEIs are situated in rural areas. Also, BL leaves little room for all-round formation of the student that includes the development of their intelligent quotient, emotional quotient, social quotient, physical quotient and spiritual quotient.

      You can write a short way forward suggesting some improvements in the proposal. Conclusion is fine.

      Read some other answers. Keep writing.

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    1. Swatantra Avatar
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      Rupesh

      Introduction is fine. In advantages of blended learning mention some qualities which can be beneficial- traditional classroom instruction is “teacher-directed, top-down, and one-size-fits-all”, whereas blended learning is “student-driven, bottom-up, and customized”.
      Also, it will be easier to collaborate with other institutions even at a distance in courses given through blended learning. Rest of the points are fine.

      In challenges, you can add that most of the HEIs are in rural areas, also there is a lack of all round development in blended learning.

      You can write a brief way forward mentioning some suggestions for improvement. Conclusion is okay.

      Read some other answers. Keep writing. 🙂

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      Sonal

      Very well written answer. The structure of the answer as well as points are good.

      You can just try to make some points concise to stick to the word limit. It will be hard to remember data about how many colleges are where. So you can just mention the gist of such points and move on.

      You are writing well. Just be consistent. 🙂

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    1. Swatantra Avatar
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      Saheli

      Good attempt. Introduction is good. Points in advantages are fine, you can mention that it will be easier to collaborate with other institutions even at a distance in courses given through blended learning.

      Challenges mentioned are good too, you can add that most of the colleges are situated in rural areas. Also you can combine some points to make it concise such as lack of all round involvement, that will include political, cultural ,emotional etc dimensions.

      In way forward mention some concrete steps such as increasing teacher-student ratio, decentralization, feedback mechanisms , periodical review etc

      Read some other answers. Keep writing. 🙂

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    1. Swatantra Avatar
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      Santosh

      Good attempt. You have mentioned most of the points. Introduction is good.

      In advantages, points are good. You can talk about the difference that traditional classroom instruction is “teacher-directed, top-down, and one-size-fits-all”, whereas blended learning is “student-driven, bottom-up, and customized”.

      Challenges, way forward and conclusion are good. No need for much changes.

      Read some other answers.Keep writing. 🙂

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    1. Swatantra Avatar
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      Sumita

      Introduction is good. Advantages are fine, also mention about the flexibility this system of learning provides to both student and teachers. Also you can mention the changed role of teacher from knowledge provider to a guide or mentor.

      Bad internet connection and lack of access to internet are almost similar points. You can club them. Further you can add points like lack of all round development of students i.e. political, cultural, emotional, spiritual etc. Also, every student might not find this system beneficial- no one size fits all approach.

      Way forward is fine. Write a concluding statement.

      Read some other answers. Keep writing. 🙂

      5.5/10

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    1. Swatantra Avatar
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      Sushmita

      Nice attempt. You have covered most of the points.
      You can also mention about the difference that traditional classroom instruction is “teacher-directed, top-down, and one-size-fits-all”, whereas blended learning is “student-driven, bottom-up, and customized”.

      Challenges, way forward and conclusion is fine.

      Read some other answers too. Keep writing. 🙂

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