A PARADIGM SWITCH IN HIGHER EDUCATION LEARNING TREND: BLENDED LEARNING

Abstract

Blended learning as a new paradigm in modern education offers an alternative model of learning where technology is incorporated into the educators’ courses along with classroom face-to-face activities. This learning trend has gained momentum, in Morocco, during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. BL does not only aim to cope with the global quantum leap in the field of education, but also to insure the learners’ effective involvement in the learning process. This paper aims to assess the learners’ willingness to switch to BL, to identify its most appropriate models for the learners, to value their efficiency in preparing future university graduates, and to inspect the constraints that hinder the prevalence of this type of teaching on a larger scale. This study uses a quantitative method to analyse data. Hence, we resorted to a survey of 200 university students from different tertiary institutions in the region of Fez-Meknes, most of whom testified to the efficiency of BL and expressed their joy to adopt this new trend. Because of logistical deficiency, a few learners expressed their worries. Consequently, our recommendations relate to allocating significant financial help to assist students in difficulty and provide them with technical assistance, in order to engage them in BL and attain equity among learners.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0204/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>