Simonson's Equivalency Theory
Simonson (2015) states Moore (1994) was concerned that maybe “distance education would be hindered by the lack of attention, according to Simonson et al. (2015) Moore (1994) indicate that this area distance education had a need to be described and be defined in the field. Simonson et al. (2015) talking about the equivalency Theory states that the learning outcome from an online course should be is equivalent compared to the learning outcome from a traditional classroom. Further, Simonson argued, “it needs to be equivalent, rather than identical”. (p. 50) This statement is real, it can’t be identical for a lot of reasons, for example, the learners are in different environments, the distance learner is separated and not together in the same space even though they are “together” in the same class. the instructor’s instructions can be different too. However, the course, the opportunities to learn must be equal, and the course must be the well-designed. If the course is well designed Simonson and Schlosser (1999) said: “the potential Leaner will reach the course’s instructional objective”. What does this mean? Well, the professional educators involved in distance education programs must work effectively to develop a course that provides the same experience of a traditional course, better said, it should be the same equal value. The key will be to make good course development with the objective to reach the learner and make sure the learning occurs. How might it affect how universities or K–12, handle development, implementation, and management of a distance learning program? Well, if the course is well designed, well implemented, the instructors well prepared, and the online student receiving the same resources as the students in the traditional classroom, then Distance education will achieve the objective and each one of the students will be prepared to learn the first-century skills. References Moore, M. (1994). Autonomy and interdependence. The America Journal of Distance Education. 8(2).1-5. Simonson, M., Schlosser, C., & Hanson, D (1999). Theory and distance education: A new discussion. American Journal of Distance Education, 13(1),60-75. Doi:10.1080/08923364990952701 Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., Albright, M., & Zvacek, S. (2015). Teaching and learning at a distance: Foundations of distance education. (6th ed.) Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon. ISBN: 9781623967987
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