Download This PaperCognitive Presence in a Blended Learning Environment at Jordanian Universities
Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) Volume 11. Number1 March 2020
8 Pages Posted: 15 May 2020
Date Written: April 20, 2020
Abstract
Cognitive presence is the ability of the learners to project their mental and perceptual presence. This paper aims to investigate cognitive presence when using a Blended Learning environment. The article also aims at exploring university students' attitudes towards using a BL environment in language learning, since BL perception, as a computer learning environment, has become a requirement to enhance language learning. The sample for the study consists of 100 students studying the English Language Skills course at Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU) in Jordan, who responded to a questionnaire on cognitive presence issues. The findings of the study reveal that Blended Learning (BL) can create a vibrant cognitive presence, which enables to support active language learning. The results share some positive attitudes towards a cognitive presence in a BL environment. The study recommends that more research on the part of the online instructors to create and enhance cognitive presence is necessary to benefit learning English language skills.
Keywords: blended learning, cognitive presence, Jordanian universities, negative attitudes, positive attitudes
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