Blended Learning: Improving Student’s Motivation in English Teaching Learning Process

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Anahtar Kelimeler

• Blended Learning
• Student’s Motivation
• Interaction
• English Language Teaching

Blended Learning: Improving Student’s Motivation in English Teaching Learning Process

Abstract

This research aims at revealing: the blended learning; the advantages of blended learning in the 21st century; the application of blended learning in the classroom. It is kinds of qualitative research which are aimed at revealing the blended learning for students' motivation in studying the English language. There is still lack of research about the blended learning in students' motivation; therefore, this research is significant to be conducted. The finding of the research can be described as follows: First, blended learning is learning the model that combine the positive sides of traditional mode such as face to face model with improved technology use to keep, improve, and engage the student's motivation and involvement the new star of teaching and learning process. Second, blended learning improves the learning access to materials and learning activities, and it can support and enhance the role of teachers, the experiences of the students and the social environment. Third, there are four main steps in applying blended learning, i.e. planning, designing and developing the blended learning elements, implementing, reviewing and evaluating the design.

Keywords

• Blended Learning
• Student’s Motivation
• Interaction
• English Language Teaching

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