Teacher Views on Blended Learning

Autor: Başaran, Mehmet, Vural, Ömer Faruk, Öztaş, Cansu
Rok vydání: 2021
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DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7584121
Popis: This study aims to contribute to the knowledge available in the literature through revealing teachers' views on blended learning. Considering that blended learning aims to integrate the positive aspects of different learning environments, it is important to determine the positive and negative situations in learning environments. In line with the purpose of the study, 20 teachers from different branches working in public schools were interviewed in the 2020-2021 academic year. Semi-structured interview questions were asked to the teachers. This research is a case study and it is in qualitative research design. Descriptive analysis approach was used to analyze the data obtained from the research. Teachers’ views about blended learning were analyzed in terms of the definition of blended learning, blended learning applications, positive and negative aspects of online and classroom applications for teachers, positive and negative aspects of online and classroom applications for students, changes of blended learning environments on the teacher's role. It was concluded that online applications address more than one sense organ and develop the ability to use technology. They also provide effective communication atmosphere which positively affect both teachers and students in-classroom practices. Insufficiency in technical infrastructure draw attention as common negativity for both teachers and students in online applications. Also, it was determined that the teachers do not have enough knowledge about blended learning. Teachers should be guided about this issue with in-service training. 
Databáze: OpenAIRE