Cognitive Presence in a Blended Learning Environment at Jordanian Universities
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| Title: | Cognitive Presence in a Blended Learning Environment at Jordanian Universities |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Harb, Jibrel, Krish, Pramela |
| Source: | Arab World English Journal. Mar 2020 11(1):44-51. |
| Availability: | Arab World English Journal. 10602 Davlee Lane, Richmond, Texas, 77407. e-mail: editor@awej.org; e-mail: info@ASELS.org; Web site: https://awej.org/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 8 |
| Publication Date: | 2020 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, College Students, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Blended Learning, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Student Participation, Teaching Methods |
| Geographic Terms: | Jordan |
| ISSN: | 2229-9327 |
| Abstract: | Cognitive presence is the ability of the learners to project their mental and perceptual presence. This paper aims to investigate cognitive presence when using a Blended Learning environment. The article also aims at exploring university students' attitudes towards using a BL environment in language learning, since BL perception, as a computer learning environment, has become a requirement to enhance language learning. The sample for the study consists of 100 students studying the English Language Skills course at Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU) in Jordan, who responded to a questionnaire on cognitive presence issues. The findings of the study reveal that Blended Learning (BL) can create a vibrant cognitive presence, which enables to support active language learning. The results share some positive attitudes towards a cognitive presence in a BL environment. The study recommends that more research on the part of the online instructors to create and enhance cognitive presence is necessary to benefit learning English language skills. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2021 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1312743 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Cognitive presence is the ability of the learners to project their mental and perceptual presence. This paper aims to investigate cognitive presence when using a Blended Learning environment. The article also aims at exploring university students' attitudes towards using a BL environment in language learning, since BL perception, as a computer learning environment, has become a requirement to enhance language learning. The sample for the study consists of 100 students studying the English Language Skills course at Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU) in Jordan, who responded to a questionnaire on cognitive presence issues. The findings of the study reveal that Blended Learning (BL) can create a vibrant cognitive presence, which enables to support active language learning. The results share some positive attitudes towards a cognitive presence in a BL environment. The study recommends that more research on the part of the online instructors to create and enhance cognitive presence is necessary to benefit learning English language skills. |
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| ISSN: | 2229-9327 |
