NATURE OF TEACHER-STUDENTS‘ INTERACTION IN ELECTRONIC LEARNING AND TRADITIONAL COURSES OF HIGHER EDUCATION- A REVIEW

Present paper explores differential teacher-student interaction in electronic learning
(el) and in face to face traditional learning (tl) courses at higher education. After
thorough study literature available and getting information from university teachers
teaching el and tl courses about the nature of teacher-students interaction in both
modes it was found that teacher-students interaction is significantly different in el and
tl higher education courses. There are fewer opportunities for developing students‘
moral judgment, critical thinking, communication and interpersonal skills in teacherstudents
interaction in el courses at higher education level.
Courses of tl do provide opportunities to students for developing their developing
moral judgment, critical thinking, communication and interpersonal skills through face
to face interaction with the teacher in direct communication and group discussions on
past and current issues along with learning achievement. Arrangement for conducting
local educational conference for some e. courses may arrange and participation in such
conferences for e. learners may be made mandatory for qualifying a particular degree.
El course may be redesigned and practical activities may be incorporate for developing
in students‘ moral judgment, critical thinking, communication and interpersonal skills.