Blended Learning Environments: The Effectiveness in Developing Concepts and Thinking Skills

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of the philosophy of blended learning in the development of higher-order concepts and thinking of learners at the institutional, program, course and activity levels. We present this work as a result of difficulties in learning the concepts and developing thinking skills in the traditional education. The paper also outlines the components of the instructional curriculum design process in the blended learning environment.

Keywords: blended learning, e-learning, information and communication technology, schools of learning.