Studies in Literature and Language
Students’ Achievement and Attitudes Toward Using Traditional Learning, Blended Learning, and Virtual Classes Learning in Teaching and Learning at the University Level
Abstract
This study aims to investigate the effects of the traditional learning, blended learning and virtual classes learning on university students’ achievement and attitudes. 34 male students studying at the English Language Program, Qassim University were divided randomly into three groups, (blended learning, traditional learning, or virtual classes learning). Results indicate that there are significant differences among the instructional approaches in the achievement test scores in favor of blended learning. In addition, the results show significant differences in students’ attitudes in favor of blended learning.
Key words: Blended learning; Traditional learning; Virtual classes learning; Saudi students’ achievement; Attitudes; E-learning
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