A CASE STUDY REGARDING CHALLENGES OF BLENDED LEARNING PRACTICES  IN PUBLIC SCHOOL OF PUNJAB

Shafia Baber; Shahzada Qaisar

Shafia Baber PhD Scholar, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan
Shahzada Qaisar Associate Professor, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan

Keywords: Blended learning, challenges, Public Schools, Punjab, Pakistan

Abstract

Blended learning is rising in fame such as it has been verified to be an operative method to overwhelmed at several restrictions associated with old-style teaching methods. For the operative implementation of blended
learning not just necessitate physical resources, but traditional values over the societal and educational environment is as well a significant issue. The main objective of this research was to highlight the challenges of blended learning in public schools of Punjab (province of Pakistan). The paradigm of this research was pragmatism. An explanatory mixed methods design was adopted to conduct research. For quantitative data 72 headteachers were randomly chosen from four districts of Punjab. The sample considered helpful to better understand practices of blended learning in public schools and the related challenges. The study results established that several issues prerequisite government attention like low budget and maintains of the
technical tools. The timing of classwork and teachers' responsibilities in the context of blended learning is an intriguing topic that might be explored more in future research.