Enhancing the Ability in Blended Learning of Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University Students

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to develop teachers' competency and students’ learning ability in BL and study the satisfaction of NRRU students towards BL. The sample group consisted of 210 students and 32 lecturers in 2020 academic year. This was an action research using the concept of Kemmis & McTaggart (1990), which consisted of 4 steps: Planning, Action, Observation, and reflection. The results revealed as follows: 1) Regarding the lecturers’ ability in designing BL, it was found to be very appropriate, and the instructional media were Zoom, Microsoft Team, Youtube, Google Meet, LMS NRRU, LINE application. However, most teachers used the same medium, not a variety. Concerning the reflection of teachers’ learning, it was found that the teachers who were the sample group received a variety of knowledge, techniques, and teaching innovations to developed themselves, gained new knowledge and developed themselves as well as being more enthusiastic. 2) Regarding the development of lecturers’ ability in BL, it was found that in overall, teachers’ ability to manage BL was at a high level ( = 4.35, S.D. = 0.31). When individual aspect was considered, the teachers’ organizing learning activity was at a high level (= 4.26, S.D. = 0.34). In addition, the BLM atmosphere was at a high level ( = 4.40, S.D. = 0.28). 3) Concerning, the students’ achievement and satisfaction in BL, it was found that the students’ achievement in all 6 subjects after studying was higher than before with statistical significance at the .05 level, while the other 1 subject was assessed throughout the semester showing the students’ scores higher than 70% of the full score. In addition, the satisfaction of the students was found to be at high level in all subjects ( = 3.85 to 4.50) and 4) In relation to the teachers’ satisfaction and reflectionof this BL project. It was found that in overall, the teachers had a high satisfaction (= 4.48, S.D. = 0.35), and their reflection of BL revealed that they gained more knowledge and understanding after participating in this research project. Moreover, they conducted BL more effectively.