A Study on Awareness, Adaptation and Perception of Blended Mode of Teaching-Learning with Special Reference to College Teachers of Golaghat District, Assam

Abstract

Blended learning has got prominence after Covid-19 pandemic. New Education Policy 2020 is also emphasizing on the similar teaching-learning process for greater students’ participation and improvement in learning outcomes. Blended learning is the combination of traditional classroom teaching and online computer mediated classroom activities. With the emergence of digital technology and constant change in learning environment, this method of learning becomes very relevant. In this paper, a study among the college teachers of Golaghat districts was made to analyze the awareness, adaptation and perception of Blended Teaching-Learning Process among the college teachers. The sampling method used was convenience sampling. Primary data was collected through an online questionnaire. A structured questionnaire, designed using Google Forms was used for the collection for the survey. The sample size was 56 respondents from different college of Golaghat district. SPSS 20 was used to perform the data analysis. The study indicates that most of the teachers in the study area are aware of Blended teaching-learning process, female teachers are more aware and more adapted in teaching-learning process than the male teachers. Perceptions of teachers about the colleges have adequate infrastructural facilities for adapting Blended teaching-learning process are neutral and disagree. Most of the teachers strongly agree that as a result of Blended teaching-learning method students engagement in the classrooms is increased and students get positive impact on their progression.