English language teaching and assessment in blended learning

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Published: Jun 10, 2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14434/jotlt.v3n2.5043
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teaching, learning, assessment, blended, technology, approach

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Sejdi Sejdiu
AAB University

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of blended learning vis-à-vis face-to-face instruction. In order to achieve this aim, three research questions including were raised. The study was conducted using the case study approach which was supported by the collection of qualitative and quantitative data. The study involved two teachers, one who taught the experimental group using blended learning, and another one who taught the control group using face-to-face instruction. The results showed that the blended learning instructor executed instruction better and used more effective methods of assessment than the face-to-face instruction teacher. This is supported by differences in students’ performances which show that the experimental group performed better by scoring higher means and recording lower variances.

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Sejdiu, S. (2014). English language teaching and assessment in blended learning. Journal of Teaching and Learning With Technology, 3(2), 67–82. https://doi.org/10.14434/jotlt.v3n2.5043
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