Designing an Effective Hybrid Model for Teaching English: A Practical Framework
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.65469/eijournal.2026.2.5Keywords:
hybrid learning, blended instruction, English language teaching, practical framework, digital pedagogy, language acquisition, online education, higher education, student engagement, academic achievementAbstract
This study investigates a practical framework for designing an effective hybrid model for teaching English in higher education institutions. Hybrid instruction — combining face-to-face classroom interaction with technology-mediated online activities — has emerged as a prominent pedagogical paradigm responding to the diverse learning needs of 21st-century students. The purpose of this research is to examine the impact of a structured hybrid model on English language learners' academic achievement, engagement, and satisfaction. Using a mixed-methods research design that incorporates survey instruments, semi-structured interviews, and a quasi-experimental approach, the study collected data from 120 undergraduate students over one academic semester. Quantitative findings reveal statistically significant gains in post-test scores for the experimental group (M = 78.6%) compared to the control group (M = 64.2%), with a moderate-to-large effect size (Cohen's d = 0.74). Qualitative data from interviews further corroborate that students perceived the hybrid format as more flexible and engaging than purely traditional instruction. The paper concludes with a set of evidence-based recommendations for educators, curriculum developers, and institutional administrators seeking to implement hybrid English language instruction effectively.
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