Blended Learning In English

Blended Learning in English Language Teaching for School Students

Introduction:

“Blended Learning is learning that is facilitated by the effective combination of different modes of delivery, models of teaching and styles of learning, and founded on transparent communication amongst all parties involved with a course”. (Heinze, A and Procter, CT 12) The objective of this paper is to evaluate, the effectiveness of blended learning via face to face and online digital media. Blended Learning itself says it is a blending of the power of teachers and the power of technologies to create a new learning dynamic. This helps the students to attain their potential and to achieve their academic goals. There are a variety of blended learning modes which

But the classroom setting was in lack of technological devices. The online usage in the station rotation model was altered by a single laptop access by a group of students. For example, the students were divided into three groups and each group carried out fifteen members each. The students rotate from online work to small group direct instruction with the teacher. Usually for the online work the students use separate laptop or tab which is provided by the school. But here, as the classroom had lacked such technology the instructor provided the laptop for that particular group and asked the students to do a few online activities like playing online word games and watching conversations etc. After this the students will move on to the direct instruction with teacher. And then they will move on to an individual paper-pencil work which will be more like practicing sentences or exercise work. Benefits of Blended Learning: The benefits of blended learning are for both teacher as well as the students. For the teacher, as she handles group of students at different times she can handle them easily and can concentrate every individual. This in turn helps the students for better understanding. For students blended learning enables them to learn through variety of activities that helps them to understand the concept easily. Self-pacing for slow or quick learners reduces stress, and increases satisfaction. In a short period of time,

But still many government/ rural or tribal schools are not developed to that level. Due to lack of technology, this method may not be feasible at many schools. The alternative technique that is used in this experiment depends upon the students and the classroom setting. It may not be helpful for other classroom setting.

Conclusion:

Blended learning is not inherently good or bad. It is a pathway to student-centered learning at scale to allow each child to achieve his or her fullest potential,” (Horne and Staker) But it is not the only student-centered method and the success of this method depends upon the classroom setting. As mentioned above it is difficult to use this method in a technology lacked classroom. On the teachers’ part, they can take up any alternative technique as stated in this paper which can make this method a successful