The Effects of Blended Learning on Thai University Students’ Speaking Ability, Learning Motivation and Perceptions

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study aims to investigate the effects of blended learning on Thai university students’ speaking ability, students’ learning motivation, as well as to explore students’ and teachers’ perceptions towards blended learning. Utilizing a mixed-methods embedded experimental research design, 56 students in the treatment group received blended learning instruction. Meanwhile, the other 46 students in the control group received traditional teaching instruction. In this study, the pre- and post-speaking tests and students’ learning motivation questionnaires were used to collect the quantitative data. The qualitative data were retrieved from students’ online reflection blogs and students’ and teachers’ semi-structured group interviews. Both descriptive and inferential statistical methods were then used to analyze the data. The research results revealed that blended learning instruction helped improve students’ speaking ability. Furthermore, the results indicated that students’ learning motivation was at a high level. Additionally, a great majority of both student and teacher participants had positive perceptions towards blended learning. The research results, therefore, conclusively proves that blended learning implementation is effective in improving students’ speaking ability and in attaining a high level of students’ learning motivation.

목차 (Table of Contents)

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Blended Learning
• Speaking Ability
• Learning Motivation
• Related Research Studies
• Methodology
• Research Design
• Research Context
• Participants
• Research Instrument
• Instructional Instrument
• Data Collection Procedures
• Results
• Learning Experiences and Teaching Management
• Availability of Technology and Facilities Required
• Teachers’ and Students’ Readiness
• Success Factors
• Discussion
• Students’ Speaking Ability
• Students’ Learning Motivation
• Students’ and Teachers’ Perceptions
• Conclusion
• The Authors
• References

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