E S L T i p s
W h a t d o e s b le n d e d le a r n in g m e a n a n d w h a t a r e th e
a d v a n ta g e s o f s u c h c o u r s e s fo r la n g u a g e le a r n e r s ?
In educational terms, blended learning refers to an approach of mixing...
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E S L T i p s
W h a t d o e s b le n d e d le a r n in g m e a n a n d w h a t a r e th e
a d v a n ta g e s o f s u c h c o u r s e s fo r la n g u a g e le a r n e r s ?
In educational terms, blended learning refers to an approach of mixing face-to-face learning,
e-learning and self study.
Essentially, it’s the old brick-and-mortar facility coupled with a
strong online element.
There are many advantages to this approach, especially for busy
professionals who are not offered language training at their jobs.
Here are just a few:
Convenience – Blended learning courses can reduce the classroom time by about two
thirds.
It allows the learners more flexibility to manage their time.
However, learners must
have some self -discipline to pace themselves sufficiently with both the self-study and some
(if not most) of the e-learning elements.
Engagement – A growing number of studies show that ‘Blended courses can actually
lead to increased student engagement, not
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