Abdul Wahed Q. Al Zumor|Ismail K. Al Refaai|Eyhab A. Bader Eddin|Farouq H. Aziz Al-Rahman
EFL Students’ Perceptions of a Blended Learning Environment: Advantages, Limitations and Suggestions for Improvement
King Khalid University|King Khalid University|King Khalid University|King Khalid University
study explores king khalid university english foreign language efl students views regarding advantages limitations merging features facetoface language instruction online language learning via blackboard learning management system new pedagogical approach called blended learningthe study also examines students suggestions improving quality blended learning coursesthe sample consists 160 male studentsthe participants completed 33item questionnairethe results indicate clear advantages new experience broadening students reading opportunities enriching english vocabularymoreover component advantages clearly demonstrates blended learning provides environment effective employment indirect language learning strategies oxford 1990 metacognitive strategies arranging planning learning affective strategies confidence enhancement social strategies cooperating othersthe limitations problems blended learning highlighted respondents followed number practical suggestions addressing drawbacks including solving technical problems providing proper training students increasing number labs recognizing excellent performance instructors studentstranslating suggestions action plan road map enhance effectiveness using blended learning create supportive learning opportunities language learners