Problematic issues in distance education from the perspective of critical theory of society. Ideology, alienation, and power in learning contexts

Keywords: distance education, critical theory of society, communicative action, ideology, alignment and power

Abstract

While distance learning provides access and flexibility, it also raises several questions (problems) from a critical social theory perspective. In addition, power is manifested in the way courses are designed and delivered on digital platforms, which favor some narratives and marginalize others. This dynamic can limit the critical thinking and creativity that are essential for the achievement of meaningful learning. Therefore, the objective of the research is to hermeneutically discuss some problematic issues of distance education from the perspective of the critical theory of society, with special emphasis on the variables: ideology, alignments, and power in educational environments. The results obtained allow us to assume that it is very important to address these issues and to transform distance education into an inclusive and egalitarian space that encourages and empowers all students in today’s world. It is concluded that, one of the main problems is the digital divide, which manifests itself in unequal access to devices and internet connection, leaving many students in the global south at a disadvantage.

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Published
2025-03-26
How to Cite
Kravchenko, O., Levchenko, L., Yukhymenko, N., Ratsul, O., & Bilyk, Y. (2025). Problematic issues in distance education from the perspective of critical theory of society. Ideology, alienation, and power in learning contexts. Interacción Y Perspectiva, 15(2), 485-493. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15080412