Exploring University Students Attitudes and Strategies in a
Blended English Language Learning Environment
Thitirat Suwannasom
Nancy Guigue Catane
Abstract
Since the attitudes and strategies of students are important aspects in
building a new language learning environment, this paper aims to investigate
students attitudes and strategies in a blended English language learning
environment in which the face-to-face instruction and online activities are
incorporated. A survey questionnaire was administered to undergraduate students in
order to explore their attitudes towards blended leaning activities and the strategies
used to achieve the learning goals. The results reveal that participating students
are positive and motivated in learning English through online activities. Participants
also fid the blended language learning activities convenient and promoting
self-directed learning. Online activities allow students to have more control in
learning and feel more responsible to practice the language. Although blended
learning instruction and online activities have the potential to promote
autonomous language learning, teachers guidance and assistance from peers
are required.
Keywords: Blended learning environment, Blended language learning, Students
attitudes, Students strategies |