Perception Towards the Use of Blended Learning among Grade 11 Humss Students in Olivarez College Tagaytay SY: 2018-2019

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Age of digital communication technologies has created digital footprints that have become a part of our daily lives that youths struggle to function without them. Olivarez College took the courage to shift the paradigm of traditional learning in exposing students to digital instructions where they are allowed to explore their interests. Blended learning became a part of the curriculum that provides alternate ways of learning for students. This study aimed to determine the perception of Grade 11 HUMSS students in Olivarez College SY 2018-2019 towards the use of blended learning. The result of the study could be used as a future reference among school administrators and faculty to improve the implementation of blended learning.

METHODS

This study utilized a quantitative descriptive research design. The respondents of the study were 343 Grade, 11 HUMSS students of Olivarez College since they represent the majority of students enrolled in the Senior High School Department of Olivarez College. The researcher utilized a researcher-made questionnaire which underwent a test of validity. Frequency, percentage and weighted mean were used to analyze data.

RESULTS

Overall, the respondents perceived blended learning as effective. The indicator "blended learning helps students to further their education in the future" got the highest rating of 3.83, interpreted as very effective. Studies claim that blended learning positively impacts student success in learning. An IT institute showed that the impact of implementing blended learning was substantial in raising the success of students with their academic endeavors (Gotovsky, 2017). However, the indicator "students enjoy modern tools such as computer required by blended learning" got the lowest rating of 2.26, interpreted as not effective. This data may imply that even if millennials are perceived as technologically-driven, blended learning should be limited to the usage of a computer.

DISCUSSIONS

Improvement of technology in our society today could be an implication that education among schools must conform to the interests of youths for better learning. Blended learning helps the students to further their education for their future, and enhancing their knowledge. However, the results of this research imply that administrators in Olivarez College must improve the implementation of blended learning in line with the millennial type of teenagers, wherein the use of technology is not limited to using computers, but to also make it gratifying for the students who access.