ERIC Number: EJ1470733
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 25
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ISSN: ISSN-2643-7996
EISSN: EISSN-2643-8003
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Blended EFL Listening: Effects on Performance and Strategy Use
International Journal of Adult Education and Technology, v16 n1 2025
This study examined the impact of a blended teaching approach versus traditional instruction on listening comprehension and strategy use among EFL students in a Taiwanese university. Using a quasi-experimental design, 103 low-intermediate students were divided into experimental (n=52) and control (n=51) groups over 18 weeks. The experimental group engaged in pre-class activities (audio, quizzes, videos) and collaborative in-class tasks, while the control group received traditional instruction. Results showed the experimental group had significantly greater listening improvement (mean increase: 10.26 vs. 5.00 points) and higher metacognitive and social/affective strategy use. Additionally, 84% reported increased listening confidence. Findings highlight the effectiveness of blended learning in enhancing EFL listening skills.
Descriptors: Blended Learning, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language), Teaching Methods, Listening Comprehension, Learning Strategies, Comparative Analysis, Learning Activities, Cooperative Learning, Metacognition, Student Attitudes, Self Esteem, Instructional Effectiveness, College Students, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Taiwan
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