The Implementation of Blended Learning Method on Chemistry Students’ Motivation in Learning English

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the use of Blended Learning method on students' motivation in learning English. The participants of this study namely the first semester of Chemistry students in Musamus University. This study is qualitative study which focused on descriptive qualitative study. The sample was chosen by using purposive sampling. In taking the data, the researcher used observation, questionnaire and interview. The observation consisted on preobservation and post-observation to see the students' motivation before and after implemented blended learning. Thus, interview was also used which consisted on 7 questions. In making the data more valid, the researchers gave questionnaire about their motivation in learning English after using blended learning. The questionnaire consisted of 15 questions. Based on the observation was done by researchers, the students were more attractive in learning English using blended learning method. The results of interview showed that most students agree and were motivated in learning English by using handbook for face to face learning and using learning video and e-material for non face to face learning (blended learning method). Furthermore, for the results of questionnaire, most students also gave positive responds for the implementation of blended learning in teaching and learning process.

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