Unleashing the Synergy of Blended Learning in Higher Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, higher education has embraced blended learning to ensure ongoing student education. This study evaluates the effectiveness of blended learning in enhancing student achievement at STKIP PGRI Sidoarjo. Using a pre-experimental design, the study employed a pretest-posttest model in a single experimental group of the 24 Master of English Education students. Blended learning combined in-person teaching with online resources, following university protocols. Results highlighted a significant positive impact on student achievement (Sig. value = .004), supporting the alternative hypothesis. This underscores blended learning’s efficacy during the pandemic. STKIP PGRI Sidoarjo adeptly blended traditional and online methods, yielding improved student outcomes. The study adds to the evidence of blended learning’s efficacy, emphasizing technology’s role in enriching classroom experiences. Blended learning emerges as a valuable crisis education strategy, ensuring continuity and optimizing performance. The findings affirm its effectiveness in higher education during COVID-19. Embracing blended learning enables seamless education and enhances student achievement. This research underscores its potential and advocates for continued integration.