Blended Learning for Developing Communication Skills in English

ISBN-13: 9786205515174 / Angielski / Miękka / 204 str.

Monal Desai; Surendrasinh Gohil

Opis

Indian Higher education is facing a paradigm shift in adopting new pedagogy, specifically in student-centred learning models. Blended Learning, a mix of online and face-to-face Learning, can combine the benefits of traditional classroom and online learning environments. It also helps create student-centric classroom discussions. Hence, the study adopted a blended learning mode to enhance the communication skills of undergraduate students of the Engineering Discipline. A Moodle was integrated with the traditional classroom environment to create a blended learning context. The data collection procedure included administering a Pre-Test, Post-Test, questionnaire, Self- evaluation Checklist, and structured interviews. The outcome suggested the promising effect of the Blended Learning program on fostering Communication Skills of undergraduate students of Engineering at Gujarat. Implementing blended Learning in Gujarat, India, requires a radical shift in the educational system, including changes to policy, curriculum, infrastructure, and university culture. The development should involve instructors, students, and administrators.

O autorze

Dr. Desai, an educationist and artist, a Teaching Associate at the Writing Studio, Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, has bagged ten years of teaching experience at various undergraduate and post-graduate levels. Her primary research interest lies in English Language Teaching, especially, the technology-enhanced teaching-learning process.