Blended Learning: An Approach to Improve the Academic Performance in English of the Grade Vi Students in Mendez Crossing Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Teaching the 21st-century learners whose gadgets play an important role in their interest is a challenge that classroom teachers face each day. It is imperative to bridge the gap between the learners' learning interest and the traditional classroom instruction to meet the needs of educational transformation and to keep up with the new trends.

METHODS

The primary purpose of this research was to determine if there was a significant difference in a traditional classroom instruction versus the use of Blended Learning approach in the performance level of the Grade VIpupils in English in Mendez Crossing Elementary School. The respondents of the study were 66 pupils or 31% of the 193 enrolled in GradeVI of which the Slovin's formula was used. They were randomly picked and divided into two groups: 33 pupils in the controlled group who had neither smartphone nor internet access and 33 pupils in the experimental group who often had access the internet. The study made use of quantitative research design.

RESULTS

The salient findings of the study showed that Blended Learning approach helped improve the academic performance of the Grade VI pupils. The use of a Blended Learning approach gave a different yet interesting learning experience to the learners. Furthermore, suspended days of classes brought by natural calamities like typhoon and non-stop rain were resolved as pupils and teachers discussed the day's lesson though Blended Learning approach. It was concluded that the use of Blended Learning had a significant difference in the academic performance of the Grade VI pupils since they were able to learn and master the lesson at their own pace.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrated that Blended Learning can be implemented in other learning areas and be endorsed by other schools. E-classrooms should be utilized for blended learning activity with complete Wi-Fi facility and administrators and supervisors be encouraged in designing training or seminar workshop. The output/future direction of the research was intended to solve academic problems in different learning areas and to make up classes thru the use of Blended Learning.