The Impact of Blended Learning Strategies on Improving Jordanian EFL Students' Grammar and Vocabulary

Abstract

The main purpose of the study is to measure the effect of blended learning strategy in improving EFL learners' competence in vocabulary and grammar. The sample of the study consists of 50 Jordanian undergraduate students studying English language and Literature at Al Balqa Applied University. The participants were divided equally into two groups: the experimental group learned the target vocabulary and grammar through blended learning strategies and the control group learned the same vocabulary and grammar through the traditional way of teaching. The participants sat for a pre-test and a post-test. Additional to the conventional methods of teaching, the researcher used the e-learning system developed by Al Balqa Applied University to teach grammar and vocabulary to the experimental group. The findings of the study indicated that the experimental group was significantly improved compared to the control group. The study concluded that blended learning strategy was a useful tool to enhance students' learning of English vocabulary and grammar.

Keywords: blended learning; competence; EFL; grammar; vocabulary

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-23-01

Publication date:August 31^st 2020