Objective:To explore the influence of blending learning on the critical thinking disposition among undergraduates.Methods:Two undergraduate classes majoring in Applied Psychology with similar level of critical thinkin...Objective:To explore the influence of blending learning on the critical thinking disposition among undergraduates.Methods:Two undergraduate classes majoring in Applied Psychology with similar level of critical thinking disposition were selected as the research subjects.Class A(106 students)was the experimental class,and class B(131 students)was the control class.During the research period of one semester(four months),the following measures were implemented for the two classes.The control class studied Developmental Psychology under the conventional teaching methods and procedures,while the experimental class studied Developmental Psychology according to the requirements and procedures of blending learning.The two classes were investigated with Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory-Chinese Version(CTDI-CV)at the beginning and end of the course.Results:At the beginning of the course,the total scores of CTDI-CV of the two classes were(217.33±14.90)and(218.31±16.29),respectively,with no significant difference(P>0.05).At the end of the course,the total scores of CTDI-CV of the experimental class and the control class were(237.84±17.53)and(224.22±17.52),respectively,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.001).Conclusion:Blending learning may have a positive effect in improving the critical thinking disposition in undergraduates.展开更多
Due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 in 2020,online education has become the mainstream.After the epidemic,the blending learning mode has also become a key goal of the teaching reform of colleges and universities,and t...Due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 in 2020,online education has become the mainstream.After the epidemic,the blending learning mode has also become a key goal of the teaching reform of colleges and universities,and the blending learning mode of various courses has blossomed everywhere.In this context,this paper used the Econometrics course as the carrier,analyzed the many unreasonable problems in the traditional Econometrics course,and proposed an optimization plan and path for the blending learning mode to address these problems.展开更多
Blended learning(BL)has been widely adopted to improve students’academic achievements in higher education.However,its success relies mainly on student engagement,which plays an essential role in active learning and p...Blended learning(BL)has been widely adopted to improve students’academic achievements in higher education.However,its success relies mainly on student engagement,which plays an essential role in active learning and provides a rich understanding of students’experiences.The study utilized three self-designed scales-the Teacher Support Scale,Student Engagement Scale,and Student Learning Experience Scale-to gauge and examine the impact and relationship between perceived teacher support,student behavioral engagement,and the intermediary role of learning experiences.A cohort of 899 college students undertaking the obligatory College English course through BL modes across five Chinese universities actively participated by completing a comprehensive questionnaire.The results showed significant correlations between perceived teacher support,learning experience,and behavioral engagement.Perceived teacher support significantly predicted students’behavioral engagement,with socio-affective support exerting the most substantial predictive effects.All predictive effects were partially mediated by learning experience(learning mode,online resources,overall LMS-based learning,interaction with their instructor and peers,and learning outcome).The influence of perceived teacher support on behavioral engagement differed between students who reported the most positive(vs.negative)learning experiences.Suggestions for further research are offered for consideration.展开更多
The course “Taishan Cultural Communication with the World” has been online and offline teaching and learning for two terms based on the theoretical ideas: Blended Learning and Outcome-Based Education. This paper use...The course “Taishan Cultural Communication with the World” has been online and offline teaching and learning for two terms based on the theoretical ideas: Blended Learning and Outcome-Based Education. This paper uses the data from one semester to state how to carry out the program and the good results. At the same time disadvantages are also the points that should be taken into consideration. From the teaching and learning practice, students have benefited from the online videos, complementary materials and discussions;they need to be guided as well, especially the guidance offline to make up. Furthermore, the balance of time online and offline is a great challenge.展开更多
Curtis J.Bonk defined blended learning as a combination of face-to-face and computer-assisted online learning instruction since it was gradually formed after the emergence of the Internet[1,2].Breen pointed out that b...Curtis J.Bonk defined blended learning as a combination of face-to-face and computer-assisted online learning instruction since it was gradually formed after the emergence of the Internet[1,2].Breen pointed out that blended learning is a learning method that combines online and offline learning activities and resources[3].The blended learning approach is popular in school and e-learning.Moreover,it is one of the important trends in promoting higher education reform in the coming years.Therefore,it has attracted the attention of international researchers[4].In this paper,42 articles in Scopus(established by international institutions)and 30 articles in CNKI(found by Chinese mainland institutions)on the query of“college English reading blended learning”in the field of education were analyzed.Furthermore,CiteSpace software was used to analyze the research hotspots and trends with the keyword clusters and citations that occurred in the last two decades(1999 to 2022)to foresee future research prospects.展开更多
To improve the quality of education,the application of various forms of teaching and learning tools supported by technology is becoming increasingly widespread in education.Especially the internet communication and te...To improve the quality of education,the application of various forms of teaching and learning tools supported by technology is becoming increasingly widespread in education.Especially the internet communication and technology are changing the education era swiftly with the advent of fifth-generation technology.Research about blended learning(BL)based on 5G networks is emerging.However,few studies have explained how 5G network technology helps the BL teaching model be better applied to teaching.Therefore,this paper tries to sort out the development process of BL teaching mode,summarize the challenges of BL learning in teaching,and explore how the development of the 5G era will positively impact BL teaching mode.展开更多
Blended learning(BL)has been recognized as one of the most promising directions in education development in the modern world as it combines the strengths of traditional educational methods and benefits of online learn...Blended learning(BL)has been recognized as one of the most promising directions in education development in the modern world as it combines the strengths of traditional educational methods and benefits of online learning technologies.This paper starts with an exploration of BL as a concept,models and its application in language teaching and then probe into the effectiveness of BL approach in English as Foreign Language(EFL)Teaching especially to boost students speaking and listening competence,via a comparative study.With 50 in control group taught through traditional face-to-face instructions and 58 in experiment group through BL method,108 students are involved to find out that BL is conducive to promote students’motivation,self-study as well as activity and also to enhance their speaking and listening skills.展开更多
In the online environment,schools should keep up with the pace of development and strengthen the application of hybrid teaching mode,so as to strengthen the cultivation of students’comprehensive computer application ...In the online environment,schools should keep up with the pace of development and strengthen the application of hybrid teaching mode,so as to strengthen the cultivation of students’comprehensive computer application ability and computer subject literacy,and improve students’learning efficiency.The author explores the actual situation of teaching basic computer courses at this stage and the requirements of applying hybrid teaching mode to carry out computer basic course teaching under the network environment,and puts forward an effective strategy for the application of hybrid teaching mode in computer basic course under the network environment,hoping to contribute to the improvement of the teaching quality and quality of computer basic course.展开更多
With the development of Educational informatization,the teaching of higher education is extended from the traditional classroom to the external world of the modern network classroom.This study focuses on the applicati...With the development of Educational informatization,the teaching of higher education is extended from the traditional classroom to the external world of the modern network classroom.This study focuses on the application of blended learning in the Business English class and selects college business English majors as subjects to conduct teaching experiments,questionnaires and student interviews.Through the analysis of the experimental results,we try to find an effective teaching method in classroom situations,which can contribute to the improvement of business English teaching and improve the quality of teaching.Blended learning model can not only meet the needs of learners,but also play a leading role with teaching effect.In this learning model,teachers can complete the functions of preparing lessons,assigning tasks,checking on-line jobs and sharing online information.展开更多
With the digital revolution,blended learning is widely adopted in Chinese higher education.The mode has been applied in our undergraduate integrated English course since April.2020.Based on the teaching practice and a...With the digital revolution,blended learning is widely adopted in Chinese higher education.The mode has been applied in our undergraduate integrated English course since April.2020.Based on the teaching practice and a questionnaire survey,this paper analyzes the characteristics of blended learning mode,discusses the new changes and the challenges of it,and aims to forward optimized proposals to explore an integrated blended learning mode in undergraduate integrated English course for English majors.展开更多
Blended learning based on information technology,emphasizes students’central position and teachers’leading role in teaching and learning.In view of this,the author attempts to apply the model to the instruction of t...Blended learning based on information technology,emphasizes students’central position and teachers’leading role in teaching and learning.In view of this,the author attempts to apply the model to the instruction of the course Business English Writing.In the instructional design,the author navigates students to enhance the input of sample texts on the basis of webbased autonomous learning and organizes cooperative learning so as to increase students’writing practice,thus improving their research ability and communicative skills.Consequently,the two major problems—deficiency in language input because of limited class hours and lack of interaction owing to the large size of classes can be effectively solved.展开更多
This paper discusses the strengths and drawbacks of blended language learning.There exists a great debate about what constitutes blended learning.By considering its advantages and disadvantages,we contend that there i...This paper discusses the strengths and drawbacks of blended language learning.There exists a great debate about what constitutes blended learning.By considering its advantages and disadvantages,we contend that there is a need for higher education to embrace blended learning in order to increase educational opportunities and improve learning outcomes.In order to support this argument,this paper addresses the transformative potential of blended learning based on recommendations for class redesign from previous studies.This paper then concludes by providing an agenda for further research.展开更多
In view of the current situation that offline teaching is the main mode of teaching Java Programming in higher vocational schools,this paper introduces the online and offline hybrid teaching method and expounds it fro...In view of the current situation that offline teaching is the main mode of teaching Java Programming in higher vocational schools,this paper introduces the online and offline hybrid teaching method and expounds it from the aspects of blended learning design,teaching organization,and implementation.At the same time,combined with the characteristics of blended learning,this paper proposes that under the new mode,teachers should actively change the form of teaching and research,the teaching mode,and the role of teachers,take students as the center,and build an independent and effective classroom.展开更多
Self-regulation is crucial to learners’learning outcomes in a blended education context.This paper first discusses its definitions and importance,then explores factors affecting self-regulation,and finally puts forwa...Self-regulation is crucial to learners’learning outcomes in a blended education context.This paper first discusses its definitions and importance,then explores factors affecting self-regulation,and finally puts forward several ways to improve learners’self-regulation.展开更多
文摘Objective:To explore the influence of blending learning on the critical thinking disposition among undergraduates.Methods:Two undergraduate classes majoring in Applied Psychology with similar level of critical thinking disposition were selected as the research subjects.Class A(106 students)was the experimental class,and class B(131 students)was the control class.During the research period of one semester(four months),the following measures were implemented for the two classes.The control class studied Developmental Psychology under the conventional teaching methods and procedures,while the experimental class studied Developmental Psychology according to the requirements and procedures of blending learning.The two classes were investigated with Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory-Chinese Version(CTDI-CV)at the beginning and end of the course.Results:At the beginning of the course,the total scores of CTDI-CV of the two classes were(217.33±14.90)and(218.31±16.29),respectively,with no significant difference(P>0.05).At the end of the course,the total scores of CTDI-CV of the experimental class and the control class were(237.84±17.53)and(224.22±17.52),respectively,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.001).Conclusion:Blending learning may have a positive effect in improving the critical thinking disposition in undergraduates.
基金The 2019 Ministry of Education industry-university cooperation collaborative education project"Research on the Construction of Economics and Management Professional Data Analysis Laboratory"(Project number:201902077020).
文摘Due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 in 2020,online education has become the mainstream.After the epidemic,the blending learning mode has also become a key goal of the teaching reform of colleges and universities,and the blending learning mode of various courses has blossomed everywhere.In this context,this paper used the Econometrics course as the carrier,analyzed the many unreasonable problems in the traditional Econometrics course,and proposed an optimization plan and path for the blending learning mode to address these problems.
基金Zhejiang Provincial Philosophy and Social Sciences Planning Project from Zhejiang Office of Philosophy and Social Science(21NDJC092YB)Zhejiang Provincial Educational Science Plan Project(2021SCG166)。
文摘Blended learning(BL)has been widely adopted to improve students’academic achievements in higher education.However,its success relies mainly on student engagement,which plays an essential role in active learning and provides a rich understanding of students’experiences.The study utilized three self-designed scales-the Teacher Support Scale,Student Engagement Scale,and Student Learning Experience Scale-to gauge and examine the impact and relationship between perceived teacher support,student behavioral engagement,and the intermediary role of learning experiences.A cohort of 899 college students undertaking the obligatory College English course through BL modes across five Chinese universities actively participated by completing a comprehensive questionnaire.The results showed significant correlations between perceived teacher support,learning experience,and behavioral engagement.Perceived teacher support significantly predicted students’behavioral engagement,with socio-affective support exerting the most substantial predictive effects.All predictive effects were partially mediated by learning experience(learning mode,online resources,overall LMS-based learning,interaction with their instructor and peers,and learning outcome).The influence of perceived teacher support on behavioral engagement differed between students who reported the most positive(vs.negative)learning experiences.Suggestions for further research are offered for consideration.
文摘The course “Taishan Cultural Communication with the World” has been online and offline teaching and learning for two terms based on the theoretical ideas: Blended Learning and Outcome-Based Education. This paper uses the data from one semester to state how to carry out the program and the good results. At the same time disadvantages are also the points that should be taken into consideration. From the teaching and learning practice, students have benefited from the online videos, complementary materials and discussions;they need to be guided as well, especially the guidance offline to make up. Furthermore, the balance of time online and offline is a great challenge.
文摘Curtis J.Bonk defined blended learning as a combination of face-to-face and computer-assisted online learning instruction since it was gradually formed after the emergence of the Internet[1,2].Breen pointed out that blended learning is a learning method that combines online and offline learning activities and resources[3].The blended learning approach is popular in school and e-learning.Moreover,it is one of the important trends in promoting higher education reform in the coming years.Therefore,it has attracted the attention of international researchers[4].In this paper,42 articles in Scopus(established by international institutions)and 30 articles in CNKI(found by Chinese mainland institutions)on the query of“college English reading blended learning”in the field of education were analyzed.Furthermore,CiteSpace software was used to analyze the research hotspots and trends with the keyword clusters and citations that occurred in the last two decades(1999 to 2022)to foresee future research prospects.
文摘To improve the quality of education,the application of various forms of teaching and learning tools supported by technology is becoming increasingly widespread in education.Especially the internet communication and technology are changing the education era swiftly with the advent of fifth-generation technology.Research about blended learning(BL)based on 5G networks is emerging.However,few studies have explained how 5G network technology helps the BL teaching model be better applied to teaching.Therefore,this paper tries to sort out the development process of BL teaching mode,summarize the challenges of BL learning in teaching,and explore how the development of the 5G era will positively impact BL teaching mode.
文摘Blended learning(BL)has been recognized as one of the most promising directions in education development in the modern world as it combines the strengths of traditional educational methods and benefits of online learning technologies.This paper starts with an exploration of BL as a concept,models and its application in language teaching and then probe into the effectiveness of BL approach in English as Foreign Language(EFL)Teaching especially to boost students speaking and listening competence,via a comparative study.With 50 in control group taught through traditional face-to-face instructions and 58 in experiment group through BL method,108 students are involved to find out that BL is conducive to promote students’motivation,self-study as well as activity and also to enhance their speaking and listening skills.
基金Jilin Provincial Education Science Thirteen-Five-Year Plan 2019 Annual Key Topic:Research on the Construction of Stereoscopic Classroom in Higher Education Institutions in the 5G EraSubject No.:ZD19151.
文摘In the online environment,schools should keep up with the pace of development and strengthen the application of hybrid teaching mode,so as to strengthen the cultivation of students’comprehensive computer application ability and computer subject literacy,and improve students’learning efficiency.The author explores the actual situation of teaching basic computer courses at this stage and the requirements of applying hybrid teaching mode to carry out computer basic course teaching under the network environment,and puts forward an effective strategy for the application of hybrid teaching mode in computer basic course under the network environment,hoping to contribute to the improvement of the teaching quality and quality of computer basic course.
基金supported by 2017 Project of online Quality Course of Zhejiang Yuexiu University of Foreign Languages(No.:ZX1714)2018 Project of Higher Education Teaching Reform of Zhejiang Province(No.:2016ZR17)2019 Project of Demonstration Course of Zhejiang Yuexiu University of Foreign Languages(No.:SZ1905).
文摘With the development of Educational informatization,the teaching of higher education is extended from the traditional classroom to the external world of the modern network classroom.This study focuses on the application of blended learning in the Business English class and selects college business English majors as subjects to conduct teaching experiments,questionnaires and student interviews.Through the analysis of the experimental results,we try to find an effective teaching method in classroom situations,which can contribute to the improvement of business English teaching and improve the quality of teaching.Blended learning model can not only meet the needs of learners,but also play a leading role with teaching effect.In this learning model,teachers can complete the functions of preparing lessons,assigning tasks,checking on-line jobs and sharing online information.
文摘With the digital revolution,blended learning is widely adopted in Chinese higher education.The mode has been applied in our undergraduate integrated English course since April.2020.Based on the teaching practice and a questionnaire survey,this paper analyzes the characteristics of blended learning mode,discusses the new changes and the challenges of it,and aims to forward optimized proposals to explore an integrated blended learning mode in undergraduate integrated English course for English majors.
文摘Blended learning based on information technology,emphasizes students’central position and teachers’leading role in teaching and learning.In view of this,the author attempts to apply the model to the instruction of the course Business English Writing.In the instructional design,the author navigates students to enhance the input of sample texts on the basis of webbased autonomous learning and organizes cooperative learning so as to increase students’writing practice,thus improving their research ability and communicative skills.Consequently,the two major problems—deficiency in language input because of limited class hours and lack of interaction owing to the large size of classes can be effectively solved.
文摘This paper discusses the strengths and drawbacks of blended language learning.There exists a great debate about what constitutes blended learning.By considering its advantages and disadvantages,we contend that there is a need for higher education to embrace blended learning in order to increase educational opportunities and improve learning outcomes.In order to support this argument,this paper addresses the transformative potential of blended learning based on recommendations for class redesign from previous studies.This paper then concludes by providing an agenda for further research.
基金This study was supported by the General Project of Ganzhou Social Science Research in 2021-Research on the Transformation of Teaching and Research Form of Professional Teachers in the Blending Learning Mode of Colleges and Universities-Taking the Course“Java Programming”as an Example(Project Number:2021-028-0323).
文摘In view of the current situation that offline teaching is the main mode of teaching Java Programming in higher vocational schools,this paper introduces the online and offline hybrid teaching method and expounds it from the aspects of blended learning design,teaching organization,and implementation.At the same time,combined with the characteristics of blended learning,this paper proposes that under the new mode,teachers should actively change the form of teaching and research,the teaching mode,and the role of teachers,take students as the center,and build an independent and effective classroom.
文摘Self-regulation is crucial to learners’learning outcomes in a blended education context.This paper first discusses its definitions and importance,then explores factors affecting self-regulation,and finally puts forward several ways to improve learners’self-regulation.