- Sosyal ve Beşeri Bilimler Dergisi
- Vol: 3 Issue: 1
- Turkish EFL Teachers’ Views on Blended Learning: A Qualitative Analysis
Turkish EFL Teachers’ Views on Blended Learning: A Qualitative Analysis
Authors : Özkan KIRMIZI, Kübra YAPICI
Pages : 31-41
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Publication Date : 2019-06-30
Article Type : Research
Abstract :The present study was undertaken in order to investigate the blended learning application utilized in a state university in Turkish context. The study investigates blended learning in terms of th e extent of blended aspect, content, activities, effectiveness, and problems as well as suggestions . Semi-structured interviews were conducted in order to collect data. Some interviews were conducted physically, while some were conducted through skype or other online teleconferencing methods. Purposeful sampling method was resorted to in the data collection process. Instructors who have been engaged in the blended teaching practice were selected on the premise that they can produce more valuable data. A total of 14 instructors were selected as the participant group in the study. Results indicate that there are considerable variations in the implementation and practitioners’ ideas on effectiveness.Keywords : blended learning, content in blended learning, effectiveness