Examining The Effect Of Blended Learning On Medical Students' Engagement And Achievement With English Language Terminology

Researchers attention has been drawn to blended learning (BL) methodologies during the past ten years because of their emphasis on combining traditional face-to-face learning with the use of technology. Numerous studies that study the effects of BL on teaching and learning have been undertaken and many researchers have investigated the usefulness of BL. There hasnt yet been a case study that assesses how well BL taught Saudi Arabian students’ English medical terms. The goal of the study was to evaluate the impact of BL on an experimental group of students who were using WhatsApp and Jazan Jump Blackboard to expand their vocabulary as they prepared to pursue careers in medicine. Their learning was contrasted with that of the control group. Group which only used face-to-face methods and one piece of technology (Blackboard). The current study looked at how various BL approaches affected attitudes feelings of anxiety and self-efficacy in both the controlled and experimental groups as well as student engagement and self-efficacy. The study looked at how English medical terminology teachers behaved in relation to their teaching experience prior usage of platforms like WhatsApp and Jazan Jump Blackboard preferred teaching strategies attitudes towards technology constructivist beliefs and understanding of digital self-efficacy. Four sources were used in the current study to gather data: interviews questionnaires and pre- and post-tests. Pre- and post-test results showed that combining in-person instruction with WhatsApp and Jazan Jump Blackboard can have a positive effect on student progress. Based on the findings of the experimental group survey data and data analysis it was revealed that instructional cognitive and social presence in a hybrid setting had a beneficial impact on student engagement. Compared to medical students in a typical classroom students who used WhatsApp and Jazan Jump were generally more capable self-regulated and suffered mild anxiety. Concerning WhatsApp and Jazan Jump teachers observed low to moderate proficiency levels. Positive learning outcomes for students from BL with various electronic tools can inspire instructors with all levels of technological proficiency to adopt innovative learning techniques and technology into the classroom.