Investigating the impact of blended learning using extempore and debate technique to enhance english speaking skills of grade six students: a study in trashigang middle seconday school

Author: 
Kesang Wangchuk and NimaDorji

The study aimed to investigate the impact of blended learning on students’ speaking skills of EFL learners through debate and extempore technique. The study used quasi-experiment which consisted of pre-observation, intervention and post observation. The total of 20 girls and 22 boys studying in grade 6 has participated in the study. The control group received traditional methods of instructions in English session whereas the experimental group received blended learning in special classroom. Both the groups were tested for their speaking skills before and after the intervention. The experimental groups were taught using blended learning strategies. The finding of this study has shown that blended learning has positive impact in students’ English speaking skills. Further, the study has also shown that both debate and extempore technique helps in enhancing students’ English Speaking Skills. Therefore, the study recommend the teachers in the field to use blended learning to enhance students’ speaking skills.The study also recommend English language teachers to use other technique and find out how blended learning can be incorporated to enhance students’ learning. However, the study is limited to one school and the findings of this study cannot be generalized.

Paper No: 
3862