Blended Learning Environment: An Innovative Pedagogical Approach for Redefining Higher Education in Nigeria

Abstract

Over the last decades, our classrooms have been enshrined with the use of chalk and talk teaching contrary to the century we are in. Hence, an alternative to traditional teaching and learning is now a sought after among stakeholders in education especially, experts in educational technology. Consequently, traditional teaching approach is fading away in the pace of time, possible developments in e-technologies have emerge as a new landscape in educational delivery system where physical and virtual environment are blended to support or supplement learning, increase access and convenience, and greater cost effectiveness. Owning to the newness of the blended learning concept in Nigeria education system little is known about what makes a successful blended learning experience. This paper provided an overview of the concept, models and rationale for blended learning. Furthermore, the paper highlighted the challenges of blended learning in Nigeria and recommendations were proffered.

Keywords: Blended learning, innovative pedagogy, e-technologies, education.