Blended Learning Mobility Approach and English Language Learning
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https://doi.org/10.21928/uhdjst.v3n2y2019.pp1-9Keywords:
Blended Aim, Blended Learning, Blended Mobility, E-Learning, Virtual MobelutyAbstract
Although the benefits of blended learning have been well documented in educational research, relatively few studies have examined blended mobilities in education in Kurdistan region government and in Iraq. This study discusses a blended mobility approach for a teacher training program designed for in-service English language teachers (ELT) and investigates its effectiveness by comparing the latest participation of the University of Human Development for computer science and proposing the same program for training English for lecturers and students. The research involved proposes new mobility program for teaching and learning English language and using their language skills in an ongoing business project using several software for communication and management of their projects. Results will show the framework for new blended learning and blended mobilities of many different English language teaching (ELT) aspects.
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The Scottish Experience, Edinburgh: Scottish Government, 2008.
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Ghareb, M. I., & Mohammed, S. A. (2019). Blended Learning Mobility Approach and English Language Learning. UHD Journal of Science and Technology, 3(2), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.21928/uhdjst.v3n2y2019.pp1-9
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