Blended Learning in Home Economics and Livelihood Education (BEEd course) for Pre-service Elementary Teachers in St. Mary’s College, QC, Philippines

Abstract

Distance education for teacher training was cited in numerous studies with positive results, but not a cheap substitute due to the use of multimedia or ICT.  Thus, blended learning is more common in traditional colleges today. This research study tried to answer the questions, How can blended learning be done in a traditional General Education HELE class? How can GE HELE class be designed and developed to make it blended learning? What course model or framework for GE HELE can be used? What could be the difficulties or challenges that the teacher or the students encounter in the implementation of a blended learning course? Michael Power’s BOLD was adapted for the course design.  The ADDIE, horizontal course syllabus, lesson plan template, course calendar, survey questionnaires and interview were also used. Positive results were obtained about blended learning provided that the user has adequate computer skills and there should be Internet access.