Blended Learning for Effective Reflective Essay Writing

Abstract

This study assessed the effectiveness of blended learning for effective reflective essay writing among Grade 9 students of Pit-os National High School, Pit-os, Cebu City, for the School year 2018-2019. The quasi experimental method of research was employed. There were 50 Grade 9 students involved in the study. These subjects were grouped into two: the control and experimental groups. The experimental group was intervened with the use of a blended learning approach using the visual writing prompt, an online tool, while the control group was taught with the traditional method of teaching. The main instrument used was The Day of Destiny by Sir Thomas Malory. An assessment rubric was used to assess the performance of both the experimental and control groups. There was a significant difference between the posttest performances of the control and experimental groups. The findings showed that the students who were exposed to the blended learning approach had enhanced their writing performance more than the control group. The study concluded that the blended learning approach is effective in improving the writing performances of the students. Furthermore, this approach provides effective instructional experiences for the students because of the responsive environment.