Blended Mode Of Learning As Perceived By Selected Students Of The College Of Arts And Communication, University Of Eastern Philippines

Abstract

This study aimed at exploring the blended mode of learning as perceived by selected students of the College of Arts and Communication, University of Eastern Philippines. Specifically, the study aimed to document the profile of the respondents, find out the tools/ applications used in blended mode of learning, identify the advantages of blended mode of learning, identify the disadvantages of blended mode of learning and draw recommendations from the respondents for better mode of learning in the new normal situation. These objectives were achieved through descriptive-survey research design and used survey questionnaire in gathering the data. The salient findings of the study were: As to the profile of the respondents, majority of the respondents were 20 to 24 years old, female, Roman Catholic, their fathers were mostly farmers/fishermen, their mothers were mostly housekeepers, earning less than five thousand pesos per month, and have five to seven family members. Among the online modes/means of learning used were : Facebook, Moodle, Gmail Address, Google Classroom, Google Meet, Email Address, Zoom, Printed Modules, Google Form and Meet Up. While the offline modes/means of learning used were : modules, written tasks, books and recorded performance tasks. The topmost advantage of blended learning is students were able to do their house tasks. The topmost disadvantage of blended learning is poor internet connection. Among the recommendations of the respondents, the topmost recommendation is provisions of load allowance.