5 Benefits Of Personalised Online Learning
Vanessa Temple, Director of Education at Sophia High School, shares how personalized online learning can make all the difference in your child’s education. Discover five key benefits that help students thrive with a flexible, tailored approach at Sophia.
Digital tools, resources, pedagogy and quality of teachers of online learning have undergone a dramatic change in recent years. Fully accredited by the UK Department for Education, and working in partnership with global school groups, Sophia offers a premium online British education.
So, what are the benefits of Personalised Online Learning?
1. Personal and Social Benefits of Online Schools
Personal across all areas: the curriculum: subject choice, small Learning Pods of up to six students in core subjects, connection with the teacher and classmates, level of work…we could go on. Sophia students join Learning Pod according to their ability to ensure that we start where they are, and advance towards success, supporting not only those who find some curriculum areas a challenge, but also those who excel in their academic abilities. There is no need to hold a child back, or make them endure learning which they can never achieve just because their birthday mandates which level they learn at.
2. Online Learning is Relevant
Ensuring that our learners connect with what they are learning, understand why as well as what they are engaging in, is so important. Through Project-Based Learning, Sophia delivers the UK National Curriculum with a focus on Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship, bringing to life real issues which face our students. Our Esports Leadership qualifications, and Gaming Curriculum offers a cutting-edge pathway to future employment in the fastest growing global industry.
3. Online Schools are Flexible
No two learning pathways are the same. With an extensive range of subjects for GCSE, IGCSE and A Level, all Sophia students take only the subjects they choose. We focus on getting the basics right, deepening the learning in these core areas, and allowing time for personal pursuits such as sports, dance, music. Students who have a rigorous training or practice schedule, who travel to international competitions or tournaments, take their learning with them and never miss a lesson.
4. Online Education is Inclusive and Supportive
Students who find accessing physical school a challenge find that online school allows them to achieve academic success without the anxiety or trauma of joining a physical classroom. The comfort of the home-based learning environment, presence of support animals, frequent breaks for physical movement or emotional regulations, and being taught by Sophia teachers who have extensive training supporting students with SEMH or medical needs, offers a much-needed lifeline and pathway back to learning.
5. Are Online Schools Accessible?
For a fraction of the cost of a public school education, Sophia offers a premium British education with UK qualified Master Teachers, intimate group sizes, and a range of qualifications to meet your needs. As school fees rise, the introduction of VAT, and the global teacher crisis impacting teacher recruitment and retention, Sophia provides an alternative which offers stability and quality, with the DfE guarantee of quality.
Conclusion
Accepting students and families with a diverse range of needs, Sophia has advanced online education into the 21st Century and is thrilled to continue our pathway to success.
