The Impact of Blended Learning in Improving Listening Comprehension skills in Arabic Among Lower Basic Stage Students

Abstract

This study aimed to measure the effect of blended learning (B.L) in improving the achievement of students' basic stage for listening comprehension skills in Arabic. The researchers have deliberately selected two private schools for this purpose; one for males and the other for females. The measuring group used the program "Gold Wave", while the control group used the traditional way. Impact of the (B.L) on students performance has been measured in terms of a test designed specifically for this purpose. The study has revealed the effective impact of the (B.L) on the performance of teachers who have been trained on teaching according to the developed model. This impact reflected positively on students’ interaction, acceptance of their new role, and enthusiastic interest in maintaining this learning pattern. The study was concluded with a number of recommendations.