Blended Learning Effectiveness: An Approach in Teaching and Learning

Abstract

Nowadays, the potential for learning is immense. As computer take this place in the classroom, an innovative pedagogical approach in teaching and learning environment such as blended learning has been embraced rapidly. Blended learning is defined as learning using different means such as computers, networks, internet portals, a combination of face-to-face and online teaching and learning. The descriptive correlational type of research was used in this study that will help find out the correlations between the perceived description of audio-visual, mobile applications and ICT materials to the effectiveness of Blended Learning Approach. A survey questionnaire was the main data gathering the instrument of this study which involvesa total of forty-two teachers in Bagbag National High School. The data were consolidated, treated and analyzed using appropriate statistical tools. Based on the findings, audio-visual, mobile apps and ICT materials were rated and described as highly relevant, highly appropriate, highly attractive, highly functional and highly available. The assessment of the blended learning was all rated highly effective as described by each criterion. The study further revealed that significant relationships between the profile of the respondents, audio-visual, mobile apps, ICT materials and the effectiveness of blended learning approach. It is recommended that other variables which are not included in the study can be used to determine other parameters that may help improve the use of Blended Learning Approach in teaching and learning.