One-on-one vs. Group Classes

One-on-one learning for children has evolved over time. Homeschooling focused on one child only is claimed to be an effective way of education. Today, teachers get to interact and have their lessons one student at a time via Skype or other video calling software, as opposed to conventional schooling, where the students would have to go to school and have the opportunity to mingle with the entire class.

Parents decide on their children's education based on several factors such as time, money, environment and the child's condition among others. With one-on-one versus group classes, how is one way better or worse than the other? For parents, would you rather have your kids enrolled in one-on-one classes or in typical schools with other students? What are your personal considerations?

 

When I was working in a Korean Academy, I experienced handling one-on-one classes. I think that there are advantages to it wherein we were able to engage in real interactions and to learn more accurately. In this type of classes, we can control the aims of the class like the pacing and materials that we use. The student also gets undivided attention which gives him/her more chances to engage in conversations, a better understanding of the lesson and gets immediate feedback from the teacher. The student-teacher relationship also becomes more productive. As teachers, we don't have to worry about problems of large group classes and most importantly, we can make more money and work independently as a home-based or school teachers.
On the other hand, man to man classes also has certain disadvantages. The class itself tends to become boring if the student is not participating enough and doesn't respond actively or the teacher does not find new approaches to his/her teaching style. The class can also be mentally and physically exhausting for both learner and teacher. Most of all, There will be limited interactions with other students, which leads to lack of group dynamic and less support from others.