Use of Blended Learning in Higher Education to Enhance English Language Skills and Intercultural Competence

Abstract

This paper provides a review of the study related to the use of a blended learning approach in higher education. Blended learning is a relatively new educational trend that combines conventional face-to-face and online teaching modes. In the era of informatization and digitalization of society blended learning as a learning method is becoming more and more popular among educators and learners. The aim of the research is to investigate the influence of the blended learning approach on students’ intercultural competence and English language skills. Research methods applied: the review of the literature and a project feedback questionnaire data collection and analysis. The findings show that the blended learning approach can enhance students’ English language skills and intercultural competence.

Cuvinte-cheie: învățare mixtă, abilități de limbă engleză, competență interculturală, platformă de învățare

REZUMAT

În articol, facem o trecere în revistă a cercetărilor cu referire la utilizarea abordării blended learning în învățământul superior. Învățarea mixtă este o tendință educațională relativ nouă, care combină modurile convenționale de predare face-to-face și online. În era informatizării și digitalizării societății, învățarea combinată ca metodă de învățare devine din ce în ce mai populară în rândul educatorilor și studenților. Scopul cercetării este de a investiga influența abordării blended learning asupra competenței interculturale și a abilităților de limbă engleză ale elevilor. În cercetare, facem apel la următoarele procedee: revizuirea literaturii de specialitate, chestionarul de feedback al proiectului, colectarea și analiza datelor. Rezultatele arată că abordarea învățării mixte poate îmbunătăți abilitățile de limbă engleză și competența interculturală ale elevilor.

LANGUAGE OF PUBLICATION

English

UDC: 811.111(072.8) 

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Received: February 12, 2023 | Reviewed: February 20, 2023 | Accepted for publication: February 25, 2023

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