Prospects of modern school.
Nowadays some people may hold the opinion that computers will never replace teachers. Others argue that they will.
As far as I am concerned, computers have already become a part of education, and the process seems to be irreversible. Still, the computer will hardly replace the teacher completely. Firstly, the students expect to be taught. Secondly, students normally perform better when they are under the supervision of a teacher because this brings a sense of responsibility towards studies. Thirdly, teachers do not only provide information and teach students to organize it, but they instill values, attitudes and behaviors in children, understand their needs, motivate and encourage them. They help them to overcome attitudinal problems, low self confidence, attention problems and personality disorders.
Nevertheless, we can find a contrary opinion. According to it, there is a great challenge to teachers in all levels of education in this situation. Universities are offering online degrees to students. These students attend classes at their convenience without the face-to-face interaction of their peers and instructors. This trend is catching on in public education. Virtual schools and home-schooling are available for students.
However, I feel the human contact is a must in teaching. Computers cannot have “understanding” of a student with special needs, do not have the ability to communicate with them in a social manner. Good teachers impart not only their knowledge to students but they also care about them, doing anything to make them progress and learn.
In conclusion, there is no doubt that computers will never be substitutes for teachers.