Title: BLENDED LEARNING MODELS: IMPERATIVES FOR REFOCUSING NIGERIAN TVET INSTITUTIONS FOR EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY IN THE DIGITAL ERA

Authors:
Okoye, I. Hyacinth, Ifejika Lynda

Abstract: Abstract In this digital era, teaching and learning require modern approaches to ensure effective delivery of instruction aimed at achieving desired learning outcome. Blended learning models lend them'lves to unavoidable u' in order to bridge the gap between the traditional approaches and the ever-expanding digitization trend in education. TVET which requires 21st century infrastructure and millennium curricular for its practical-oriented programmes, has a lot to benefit from blended learning models, provided they are well developed and supported. This paper explained the concepts of TVET, blended learning, digital era and effective instructional delivery. Therefore, it went on to critically examine the place of blended learning in effective instructional delivery; blended learning models and TVET in the digital era; and the challenges of blended learning. It concluded that TVET, acknowledged universally as antidote to unemployment and social vices, should now adopt blended learning models for better outcomes. It finally highlighted the ways forward as: providing needed infrastructure, re-training and re-orientation of teachers and students, and review of TVET policies to meet the best international standards and practices. Keywords: TVET, blended learning, digital, effective instruction, challenges

Publication Date: 2016-12-14