Abstract: This study aims to identify challenges in implementing BL from the perspective of English lecturers in three premier polytechnics in Malaysia. Two research questions were addressed in this study and four constructs were tested using a survey method. Data was gathered from 64 lecturers through the self-administered questionnaires and supported by the email interview from five lecturers in acquiring an in-depth understanding of the study. The result indicates the challenges in adopting BL are mainly concerned with the increase in workload, teaching design, facilities and technical support. In term of online pedagogy, majority of the respondents are unsure with their ability to use technology in presenting effective learning content and additional information. Other challenges which reflect greatly on the role of administration support include lack of appropriate platform to share lessons and teaching materials, lack of pedagogical training and facilities to support BL implementation. Several aspects were also identified to be improved under pedagogical, technological and administration support in ensuring successful implementation of BL in Malaysia polytechnics.
Keywords: Challenges, Blended learning, English lecturers, Polytechnics.
Title: Discovering Challenges of Blended Learning among Premier Polytechnic English Lecturers
Author: Norfaizah bt Bidin
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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