Assessing the Complex Operation of Blended Learning for English Instruction in a Public High School in the Philippines

Danica Jae B. Sagun (University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna)
Greg T. Pawilen (University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna)
Sarah Jen C. Paccarangan (University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna)
Rufo Gil Z. Albor (University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna)
Hannah L. Patindol (University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna)
Phrygian P. Almeda (University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna)
Daisy V. Pelegrina (University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna)

IJORER : International Journal of Recent Educational Research
Vol. 5 No. 3 (2024): May

Objective: The study aims to describe stakeholders' experiences in blended learning at a public high school in Laguna, Philippines, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: This qualitative study was conducted through Focus Group Discussions (FGD) with English teachers, learners, and the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) coordinators and a Key Informant Interview (KII) with the English department head. Results: Three main themes emerged from the study: factors that encourage stakeholder collaboration, barriers to stakeholder collaboration, and solutions to collaboration challenges. Novelty: Overall, the study results show how important collaboration is in overcoming the difficulties associated with blended learning and creating a positive learning environment for the stakeholders. By fostering a collaborative environment, stakeholders can work together to address the complexities of blended learning, optimize the benefits of the modality, and create a compelling and engaging learning experience for all learners.