The Efficacy of Blended Learning in Enhancing Oral Proficiency in Aviation School: An In-depth Investigation


  • (1) * Tiara Sylvia            Politeknik Penerbangan Medan  
            Indonesia

  • (2)  Laila Rochmawati            Politeknik Penerbangan Surabaya  
            Indonesia

  • (3)  Susi Diriyanti Novalina            Politeknik Penerbangan Medan  
            Indonesia

    (*) Corresponding Author

Abstract

Blended learning has been identified as a highly promising instructional approach
within vocational education institutions. The objective of this study is to examine

the disparities in speaking skills learning strategies between traditional (face-to-
face) instruction and blended learning. Additionally, the study seeks to ascertain the

impact of these learning strategies on students' speaking abilities in both traditional
and blended learning environments. The present study employs a quantitative
research approach, utilizing an experimental design. The sample for this study
comprised 120 participants, 24 participants representing Politeknik Penerbangan
Medan and 96 participants representing Politeknik Penerbangan Surabaya. The
results of this study suggest that the mere adoption of technology and the removal
of the traditional classroom setting do not suffice in establishing an optimal learning
environment for individuals learning a second or foreign language. Nevertheless,
there exists a considerable opportunity to amalgamate conventional educational
settings with contemporary technological advancements in order to enhance
students' academic achievements across various abilities and sub-skills, with a
particular emphasis on oral communication proficiency. Based on the results
obtained from the study, it is possible to draw the following conclusions: 1) A
statistically significant disparity exists in the proficiency of English speaking skills
when employing the blended learning approach. 2) A statistically significant
discrepancy is observed in the proficiency of English speaking skills for the
experimental group, thereby corroborating the efficacy of post-implementation
learning strategies.

HIGHLIGHTS :

  • The experimental group demonstrated significant improvements in various aspects of speaking skills,
    leading to a notable increase in mean speaking ability scores from pre-test to post-test, indicating an
    overall enhancement of 11.80%. Conversely, the control group showed minimal improvements,
    reflecting a minor increase in pre-test to post-test scores.
  • The ANOVA test results revealed no statistically significant difference in the mean initial ability score
    between participants exposed to blended learning techniques and those receiving traditional methods
    for the pretest. However, for the posttest, a significant difference was observed, suggesting that
    blended learning approaches significantly enhanced final ability scores compared to traditional
    methods.
  • Blended learning, facilitated by multimedia sources like E-Module Aviation Speaking Preparation
    Test, creates a conducive learning environment and improves independent learning strategies,
    ultimately enhancing students' speaking achievements. Incorporating blended learning approaches in language education can lead to better learning outcomes and enhanced language proficiency, supported
    by previous research demonstrating the benefits of blended learning over face-to-face teaching.
    Providing online resources can add value to students and improve their performance, particularly in
    speaking lessons tailored to meet students' needs and interests.

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Author Biographies

Tiara Sylvia, Politeknik Penerbangan Medan

Tiara Sylvia graduated from North Sumatera University, Faculty of Letters, English Department
in 2003. In 2008, she completed her Master of Instructional Educational Studies at the State
University of Medan Postgraduate Program with a concentration in Instructional Technology. The
author is an Aviation English educator and proficiency rater at Aviation Polytechnic of Medan
under the Transportation Ministry of the Republic of Indonesia. Her research interests are in the
areas of teacher education, English for Specific Purpose, English Language Teaching, and
Educational Technology. She can be contacted at email: tiarasyilvia@gmail.com.

Laila Rochmawati, Politeknik Penerbangan Surabaya

Laila Rochmawati completed a Bachelor of English Literature at Universitas Jember in 2003. In
2013, she completed a Master of Instructional Educational at Universitas PGRI Adi Buana with a
concentration in English Education. In 2019, she completed her Doctor of Instructional
Educational study at Universitas Negeri Surabaya. She is an Aviation English lecturer and the
Head of Education Quality Control at Politeknik Penerbangan Surabaya under the Ministry of
Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia. She is also an Aviation English proficiency rater for
Air Traffic Controller and Aeronautical Communication officers. Her research focuses on teacher
education, English for Specific Purpose, English Language Teaching, and Educational
Technology. She can be contacted at email: lailarochmawati@poltekbangsby.ac.id.

Susi Diriyanti Novalina, Politeknik Penerbangan Medan

Susi Diriyanti Novalina graduated from North Sumatera University, Faculty of Psychology, in
2007. In 2015, she completed her Master of Psychology at the North Sumatera University
Postgraduate Program with a concentration in Education Psychology. The author is an Education
Psychologist who works as civil servant at Medan Aviation Polytechnic and practices at the
Medan Plus psychology bureau. Her research interests are in the areas of educational psychology,
educational management and educational development with student learning strategies. She can
be contacted at email: susidiriyantinovalina@gmail.com.

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2024-04-30
 
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Sylvia, T., Rochmawati, L., & Diriyanti Novalina, S. (2024). The Efficacy of Blended Learning in Enhancing Oral Proficiency in Aviation School: An In-depth Investigation. JEES (Journal of English Educators Society), 9(1). https://doi.org/10.21070/jees.v9i1.1806
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