Competing Perspectives of NLPSC Graduates on Blended Learning as a Modality Using UNESCO’s Framework on Education Quality

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10.2991/978-94-6463-554-6_14How to use a DOI?

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Blended Learning; Education Quality; UNESCO

Abstract

This study is focused on the perspectives of NLPSC graduates on Blended Learning modality guided by the UNESCO’s Framework on Education Quality. It is qualitative by nature and made use of case study as the research design. Interview was used as the instrument to gather plausible data. Coding, thematic analysis and bracketing were utilized to treat the data gathered. As a result, five themes emerged; 1) Learner’s Characteristics 2) Contexts 3) Enabling Inputs 4) Teaching and Learning and 5) Outcomes. It was found out that learners are able to study using blended learning as a modality. However, the quality of instruction is way better during the face to face instruction. Students faced challenges relative to internet connections and load availability. Also, they have difficulty in comprehending concepts as a result of typographical errors in the modules. Moreover, some instructors and students are unfamiliar to different digital educational platforms used in the teaching and learning process. Nevertheless, students overcome these challenges through life-long values including flexibility and self-motivation and by maintaining a healthy well-being and having a supportive family and peers. It is recommended that instructors shall integrate various pedagogies considering students’ individual differences to enhance and develop independence, telecommunication companies need to find ways on how to establish a strong internet connection to these municipalities, instructors must attend trainings on ICT in education, modules must be well evaluated, instructors should attend trainings and workshops on module writing and instructors should continue integrating value and life skills in the teaching and learning process.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Christian Abella
AU  - Mary Grace Gacusan
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/11/29
TI  - Competing Perspectives of NLPSC Graduates on Blended Learning as a Modality Using UNESCO’s Framework on Education Quality
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Education and Technology (ICETECH 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 172
EP  - 183
SN  - 2667-128X
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DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-554-6_14
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