Correct Answer - Option 2 : A, D, E only
Online teaching and learning is a new trend in education that makes it possible for everyone to learn better and provide options under the constructivist approach. Students have a more flexible education opportunity because of distance education. But, on the other hand, lack of face-to-face contact with teachers may result in a loss of motivation. Besides, there are many barriers to the teaching and learning process of online education.
The major communication barriers to online teaching are:
1. Technological Barriers:
- In online education, technology is largely used to mediate communication.
- A technical breakdown or even a small technical glitch may ruin the entire process of communication.
- It may not be possible for each and everyone involved in online education to have a sufficient IT infrastructure that consists of a laptop/desktop, good internet speed, etc.
2. Culture Barriers:
- The prime dynamics of culture are the mutual social perceptual set with coordinated, meaning and action, and cultural variance.
- The differences in communication recital and the diverse forms of communication can create diversity among various cultures.
- People who live in various cultures and historical epochs communicate differently and have different patterns of thought.
- A Cultural barrier in communication occurs mainly when communication happens between two different cultural backgrounds.
- We encounter cultural barriers in everyday life.
- In the age of globalization and digital media, the whole world is performing and participating on one platform. Here mutual understandings between communicators are very much important for the effective, fruitful process of communication.
3. Gender Barriers:
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Societal stereotypes assumed gender roles, and interpersonal differences can contribute to a communication gap between the sexes.
- Men and women have assigned roles in society that exacerbate the gender divide.
- Women might not be very comfortable attending lectures with the camera on.
- It is important to remember, however, that not all men and women fit into a labeled category. Recognizing the common differences and similarities is the first step toward creating understanding.
Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.
