Implementation of blended instruction: A case study of secondary Family and Consumer Sciences

Abstract

This qualitative study focused on the use of blended instruction as a method for teaching Family and Consumer Sciences Education (FCS). Blended instruction uses the best features of face-to-face and online instruction to create a rich learning environment. The study employed a descriptive case format to explore the perceptions of six FCS instructors and eight secondary FCS students who were engaged in the process of utilizing or learning how to use a blended instruction format. A review of the collected data indicated that, if the funding, training and continuing technology support is in place, then FCS instructors and students will come to experience a positive learning experience utilizing blended instruction. Schools in the study that struggled to provide these supports had students who were slower to achieve a perceived level of success using a blended instruction format. Blended learning has the potential to become the next cutting-edge use of technology not only in FCS but also Career and Technical Education (CTE) as well as general education classes. The researcher encourages the field of education, especially FCS and CTE, to explore further how the use of blended instruction can better facilitate instruction in a world that is increasingly becoming technologically advanced. The possibilities are only limited by the creativity and abilities of the FCS instructors who serve students for whom technology will become an embedded way of life and existence. explores how, over time, FCS educators have constantly embraced modern technology and continue to be prepared to carefully examine perceptions of the use of new instructional techniques. The possibilities are endless. This study explored how educators in FCS implemented and used blended instruction in their teaching. The following chapter explores the history, methods, and progress of technology as FCS has emerged into the 21 st century.

Design, Implementation and Evaluation of Proposal Writing Module Through Blended and Face to Face Learning Methods

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“…Blended learning is a solution which includes face to face and online features. This method combines different educational methods, media, experiences, training and information components as well as synchronous and asynchronous learning and selfcentered learning (6).…”