Journal Review

Date/Volume   : April 2016 / 232 (2016) 736-744
Copyright ©    : ELSEVIER
Author            : Gulten Kosar
Source             : Science Drirect

A Study of EFL Instructors’ Perceptions of Blended Learning

This proceeding presents the descriptive study which uncover EFL instructors’ perceptions of blended learning. 32 EFL instructors, 10 males and 22 females working at two state universities in Turkey, are surveyed on this study. A questionnaire comprised of one multiple choice question and three open-ended question, and semi-structured interview was used for collecting data while the analysis of gathered data was conducted by SPSS 22 and content analysis. The findings indicate that the participants have positive perceptions of blended learning approach although they put forth a number of challenges regarding its implementation. This study could illuminate why blended learning needs to be taken into consideration as an approach worth integrating into English language teaching in that blended learning is defined as intertwining long-standing face-to-face instruction with online learning.

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  1. Unknown15 April 2017 pukul 03.52

    I'm still wondering​ what is the basic concept of blended learning, what are the aspects required to include in the blended learning?
    Can you please explain to me briefly the concept of blended learning and maybe the advantages or using it?

    Thank you, best regard

    BalasHapus
  2. Unknown15 April 2017 pukul 08.44

    Dear diah,
    This study is interesting to be discussed. This research talks about blendid learning, there could be some tools involve, i wonder then what are the "media" or "tools" which are used in this research ?


    Regard,


    Lia

    BalasHapus
  3. Unknown17 April 2017 pukul 04.48

    Dear Dyah,
    what a great article..
    i have a question about blended learning, Does blended learning appropriate to use at junior high school level?

    BalasHapus

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