Students’ perceptions towards blended learning approach

Abstract

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) provides various online learning settings to improve student’s knowledge besides using traditional approach of teaching and learning in the classroom. This qualitative study aimed to explore the students’ perceptions towards using blended learning approach. In addition, this study investigated the students’ challenges regarding blended learning approach as well as their perceptions on the effectiveness of curriculum delivery using blended learning approach. The sample of the study involved 39 ESL post-graduates studied at UNITAR International University. The data were collected using semi-structured interview, focus group discussion, and open-ended questionnaire for the purpose of data triangulation. The findings of the study revealed that UNIEC Virtual as an online language learning platform contributed positively towards students’ English language learning. The students made use of the language learning materials as well as the discussion forum in UNIEC Virtual Platform and enthusiastically participated in online activities. In addition, the results of the study proved that the students perceived blended learning as an effective and useful approach, although they voiced out some challenging issues such as internet access problems and auto log out function regarding the UNIEC Virtual.

Keywords

• Blended learning
• student’s perception
• English language learning
• curriculum delivery