BLENDED E-LEARNING AS A REQUIREMENT FOR TEACHING EFL IN A THAI ACADEMIC CONTEXT

• Authors: Noparat Tananuraksakul
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

This paper results from a pilot study in a Thai academic context testing two hypotheses. First, blended e-learning required by an institution can motivate learners extrinsically to learn EFL. Second, blended e-learning can enhance learners’ positive attitudes toward learning EFL. The hypotheses were constructed based on an implication that Thai students generally needed extrinsic motivation in learning driven by their authoritative teachers and past relevant studies that showed positive results. Although the quantitative outcomes support the hypotheses, they are not generalizable. Additionally, required blended e-learning may not be the best teaching tool for this group of EFL learners, for they tend to identify themselves better with social media, especially Facebook.

Keywords

EN

blended e-learning; extrinsic motivation in learning EFL; positive attitudes toward learning EFL; Thai academic context

• Publisher: IATEFL Poland Computer Special Interest Group & University of Nicosia
• Journal: Teaching English with Technology
• Year: 2016
• Volume: 16
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 48-55

Contributors

author

Noparat Tananuraksakul

• Huachiew Chalermprakiet University

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