オンライン授業と対面授業
Some people say that online classes are better than traditional classroom lessons. Do you agree with this opinion?
こう聞かれることもある
- Do you think schools should offer more online classes?
- Some people say that students learn better in a classroom than online. Do you agree or disagree?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of online learning compared to classroom learning?
賛成で使える論点
通学時間の削減時間
Online classes save the time students would otherwise spend commuting to school.
使える表現
- save commuting time
- use the extra time to study or rest
- attend class from home
往復1時間の通学がなくなり、その分を睡眠や自習に使えるという具体例
A student who used to spend an hour commuting each day can use that time to sleep longer or review the lesson instead.
自分のペースで学べる自由
Online classes often let students pause, rewind, or rewatch a lesson, so they can learn at their own pace.
使える表現
- learn at their own pace
- rewatch a difficult part
- pause the lesson when needed
授業についていけなかった部分を、動画なら巻き戻して何度でも見返せるという具体例
If a student does not understand a math explanation the first time, a recorded online class can be replayed as many times as needed.
地理的な制約からの解放公平さ
Online classes allow students in rural areas to access the same quality of teaching as students in big cities.
使える表現
- access the same quality of teaching
- remove geographic barriers
- reach students in rural areas
地方に住む生徒でも、都市部の有名な講師の授業をオンラインで受けられるという具体例
A student living far from a city can take a class from a highly qualified teacher online, an opportunity that used to be limited to students nearby.
感染症など緊急時の継続性安全
Online classes allow learning to continue even when students cannot safely gather in person.
使える表現
- continue learning safely
- avoid the spread of illness
- keep classes running during an emergency
感染症の流行時にも、通学せずに授業を止めずに続けられるという具体例
During an outbreak of infectious disease, schools that already use online classes can continue teaching without putting students at risk.
反対で使える論点
集中力の維持が難しい効率
It is harder for students to stay focused during an online class than in a classroom with a teacher nearby.
使える表現
- stay focused during a lesson
- get distracted at home
- lose motivation without supervision
自宅だとスマホやゲームの誘惑が近くにあり、集中が続かないという具体例
At home, a student can easily be distracted by a smartphone or a video game just a few steps away, which rarely happens in a classroom.
友人・教師との対面交流人とのつながり
Classroom learning gives students face-to-face interaction with classmates and teachers that online classes cannot fully replace.
使える表現
- interact face to face
- build friendships with classmates
- ask a teacher questions directly
休み時間の何気ない会話から友人関係が育つなど、対面でしか得られない経験があるという具体例
Casual conversations during a break, which often help students make friends, are difficult to reproduce in an online class.
通信環境による格差公平さ
Not every student has a stable internet connection or a quiet place to study, which creates unequal learning conditions online.
使える表現
- lack a stable internet connection
- not have a quiet place to study
- face unequal learning conditions
家庭のネット環境や部屋の有無によって、オンライン授業の受けやすさに差が出るという具体例
A student without a quiet room or reliable Wi-Fi at home may struggle to keep up with an online class through no fault of their own.
実技・実験科目への不向き安全
Some subjects, such as science experiments or physical education, are difficult or unsafe to teach properly online.
使える表現
- require hands-on practice
- be difficult to teach safely online
- need direct supervision
理科の実験や体育の授業は、画面越しでは安全に指導しきれないという具体例
A chemistry experiment that requires careful handling of equipment is hard to supervise safely when the teacher is only watching through a screen.
どの2つを選ぶか
賛成なら「通学時間の削減」と「自分のペースで学べる」——どちらも生徒本人にとっての実利という同じ軸で書けるので一貫性が出しやすい。反対なら「集中力の維持が難しい」と「友人・教師との対面交流」——生活実感に近く、具体例が作文の中で書きやすい。
やりがちな失敗
- 「便利」「楽しい」など主観的な感想だけで終わり、理由として弱い
- コロナ禍の一時的な状況を、恒久的な制度の話であるかのように書いてしまう
- 賛成なのに「でも友達に会えないのは寂しい」など反対側の感情を書いて論旨がぶれる
- online / in personのようなハイフンや前置詞のミスが起きやすい（online class, in-person class, face to face）
モデル解答
英検2級版を見る（80 words）
I disagree that online classes are better than traditional classroom lessons. First, it is difficult for students to stay focused when they study at home. For example, a smartphone or a video game nearby can easily distract them during a lesson. Second, classroom lessons give students a chance to talk with classmates and teachers face to face. These conversations often help students make friends and ask questions easily. For these reasons, I think classroom lessons are better than online classes.
なぜこの構成になるか
- 第1文で立場を明言する
- 理由1「集中力の維持」→ For exampleで自宅特有の誘惑を具体化
- 理由2「対面交流」→ 友人関係・質問のしやすさという2つの効果を1文でまとめる
- 最終文は主張を繰り返しつつも、比較の視点（betterの対象）を明確にして締める
次の一手
ここで作った論点は、まだ「材料」です。実際にこの言葉を使って80〜100語の英文を書いたら、 AI添削ツールや先生に見せて、文法・語彙・語数を仕上げてください。理由が思いつかずに手が止まっていた人ほど、材料さえあれば添削は驚くほどスムーズに進みます。
