Learners’ Blended Learning Experience at Osias Colleges Incorporated
Rein Mark F. Castro | Aurora M. Balibat | Robert E. Osongco | Roger P. Ramos | Dulce Marie B. Solis
Discipline: Education
Abstract:
This study utilized a descriptive research design to explore learners'
experiences and challenges in blended learning at Osias Colleges
Incorporated. It involved 248 students selected via convenience sampling
and uses a researcher-developed questionnaire, validated by experts
and pilot-tested with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.90, serves as the primary
data collection tool. The study assessed learners' profiles and
their blended learning experiences across engagement, flexibility, instruction
quality, technical support, and collaboration. It also identified
challenges and opportunities for improvement to enhance the program's
effectiveness, using frequency, percentages, and mean for data
analysis.
Most respondents in the study are first-year college students pursuing
a Bachelor of Science in Criminology. Overall, learners at Osias
Colleges Incorporated report a positive experience with the blended
learning modality. However, respondents identified significant challenges,
including technical issues like software glitches and connectivity
problems, as well as the need for personalized support. Opportunities
for improvement are centered around five key components of
blended learning: students' engagement, flexibility, quality of instruction,
technical support and accessibility, and collaboration, all of which
are intertwined with the challenges faced by learners.
To enhance the blended learning at Osias Colleges Incorporated,
several strategies can be implemented. Incorporating interactive multimedia
resources like videos, quizzes, and simulations can boost
learner engagement. Implementing an accessible technical support
system will address software and connectivity issues promptly. Finally,
regularly assessing and refining the five key components of blended
learning—engagement, flexibility, instruction quality, technical support,
and collaboration—will ensure a more effective learning environment
by addressing challenges proactively.
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