Research Assignment 1

i) Describe three strengths of face-to-face learning. ii) Describe three strengths of online learning. iii) Consider recommendations for young adult students, not native speakers, who want to improve their English writing.

Name: MinQian Jiang (Cissy)
Student ID: S2959216
Class: MEAP 2A
Date: 20/08/2014
Words: 765

Mrs. Cara Nunez

Outline

1) Introduction
2) Three strengths of face-to-face learning. a) Provide special equipment or resources. (Thomas, 2010) b) Attract the attention and inspire students’ ability of solving problems. (Thomas, 2010) & (Chamberlin, 2001) a) Let students have learning skills. (Brabazon, 2004)
3) Three strengths of online learning. a) Control and save time.(Ellis,.2001) b) Don’t need direct communication. (Chamberlin, 2001) c) More effective in improve students achievement. (U.S Department... New Technology, 2009)
4) Improve English writing. a) Ask a teacher to proofread writing. b) Have independently learning. c) Modify and rewrite. d) More practice writing.
5) Summary
6) Reference List

Do you want to know a way to learning more effectively? Nowadays, learning is the key to a successful career. Most students have face-to-face learning in classrooms, but with the developments in science. Online learning is becoming more and more popular. The primary purpose here is to point out the advantage of face-to-face and online learning. In addition, a recommendation to improve English writing for English second language students is given.

There are a number of strengths that promote face-to-face learning. Firstly, face-to-face learning can provide special equipment or resources. A number of subjects, such as chemistry, must use special equipment (Thomas, 2010). Those lessons could not be done online, as students would be unable for afford a lot of the machinery or resources required. Face-to-face learning can provide this equipment and increase the safety of students. Secondly, face-to-face learning can attract the attention of students and inspire students’ ability or solve problems. Students are able to meet teachers and peers which many students require to be motivated (Thomas, 2010). Face-to-Face learning can also help students to feel stress free and give them power to achieve desired outcomes. Through teamwork students are able to naturally learn body language, emotions or expressions (Chamberlin, 2001). It makes students easily know what other people think and increases understanding. It also enhances one’s cooperative ability. Moreover, Face-to-Face learning is the only way some subjects can be taught (Brabazon, 2004). Claims that Teachers must teach students how to read, write notes, understand research, plan all things, and complete draft. It is important for students know these skills. If they do not have these skills they can’t finish school work by them. So face-to-face learning can make students know how to do things and to do what has to be done.

There are a number of strengths that promote online learning. Firstly, online learning can make students know how to control and save time and time is money. Online learning is convenient to save time and is an easy way to communicate (Ellis, 2001). Through using this extra time students can learn more things. They can also control the time to spend more or less time on areas they need or do not need. Secondly, many students are reluctant to communicate with teachers or classmates direct (Chamberlin, 2001). These students are very introverted, and more than often shy. Online learning provides a number of different ways to communicate. They can communication with teachers or classmates in a chat room, by email or on discussion boards (Chamberlin, 2001). This method can make them less shy and learn well. Finally, research has shown that online learning can be more effective in improve students’ achievement than the face-to-face instruction (U.S Department... New Technology, 2009). Achievement is