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Turkish EFL students’ perceptions about blended English courses in a teacher education program

Rabia Hos
Hatice Yagci
Halil Ibrahim Cinarbas
Pages
774–784
Publication Date
2016-07-01
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The results showed that students mostly had positive attitudes towards blended courses and they found these courses advantageous and beneficial for improving language skills.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The aim of this study was to investigate English Language Teaching (ELT) students’ perceptions about blended learning on the improvement of language skills.
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Key Findings & Data:The sample consisted of 101 Turkish ELT students selected by random stratified sampling.
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Conclusion & Impact:The results showed that students mostly had positive attitudes towards blended courses and they found these courses advantageous and beneficial for improving language skills.
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📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:blended learning · English language teaching · student perceptions

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The aim of this study was to investigate English Language Teaching (ELT) students’ perceptions about blended learning on the improvement of language skills. The study also found out the students’ opinions about the advantages and the limitations of blended learning, and gathered the suggestions for the improvement of the blended learning experience. Quantitative research methodology was used in the study. The data was collected through blended learning perceptions questionnaire. The sample consisted of 101 Turkish ELT students selected by random stratified sampling. The results showed that students mostly had positive attitudes towards blended courses and they found these courses advantageous and beneficial for improving language skills. They reported that blended learning improved their vocabulary and listening at most. The use of multimedia was thought to be one of the greatest advantages of the blended learning. The connection problem was found out to be the biggest limitation faced by the students. Finally, the participants suggested more technical support to be provided during blended courses.

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Hos, R., Yagci, H., Cinarbas, H. I. (2016). Turkish EFL students’ perceptions about blended English courses in a teacher education program. International Journal of Social Sciences and Education Research, Cilt: 2 - Sayı: 3, 774–784. https://ajindex.com/articles/414532

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