This presentation presents the findings of a structured literature review on theoretical underpinning of blended learning. It supports the practitioners to bring blended learning further heights.

1. 2018
Theoretical underpinning
of Blended Learning: Sri
Lankan Perspective
S.A.N. Danushka, Department of Education
& Training
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2. CONTENT
1
2 Core issue and Methodology
3 Definition of BL
4 Theories of Learning & BL
Introduction
5
6
How the theories are adapted to BL
How the theories are adapted to BL in SL
7 Conclusions and remarks

3. Introduction
Technology integration into “EDUCATION” is made in different
ways, BL is one which makes it possible.
Theoretical and Philosophical foundations of Education have
been challenged by technology and its applications in the
modern world.

4. Core issue of the survey and Methodology
This survey was carried out to see how the existing
theoretical and philosophical foundations meet the
requirements of BL and how it is done in the context of BL
in Sri Lanka.
Existing research literature was examined.

5. Definition – Blended Learning
Face-to-
Face
Learning
Online
Learning
Face to Face
Learning
Online Learning
Blended
Learning
As illustrated in the figure,
BL is a combination of the
two modes of learning.
There can be combined
web technology,
instructional approaches,
instructional technology
and Instructional
strategies.
(Driscoll, 2002, p. 1)

6. Behaviorism
Knowledge is
objectivistic. Knowledge
is created as a result of
S – R bond. Ultimately
learning changes the
behavior repository of
the learner.
Constructivism
Knowledge is
subjectivistic. Learner
constructs knowledge
based his own
experiences and
interactions with the
situation at hand.
Connectivism
Roots of learning are
not “Reasoning or
Experiences’. Learning
takes place in the
learner via computer
networks
Cognitivism
Knowledge base is
mind. Learning is an
internalization of
learning experiences.
Behavior is an indicator
of what is processed by
mind. Knowledge is,
yet for the cognitivists,
objectivistic.
Theoretical framework of Blended Learning

7. Theoretical contribution to BL
Behaviorism (B)
Cognitivism (C)
Constructivism (C)
Connectivism (C)
Theoretical
Underpinning
of BL
(B3C)
Curriculum Development
Content design &
Strategy selection
Training & Development
requirements
Ins. Methods
selection
Ins. Skills selection
Technology
integration
Resource allocation
Theory
Adaptation

8. How the learning theories are incorporated into BL?
To design the content: learning activities & student assessment for synchronous
and asynchronous learning environments (course delivery) – B3C
To meet individual learner requirements : different learning styles, learning pace,
path, place and time, and as a whole to increase learner autonomy , learning
flexibility – B3C
To maximize effectiveness of technology utilization and resource utilization - B3C
To establish the instructional framework – B3C
To maximize learner achievements because technology tools could accelerate
information processing in learner and shared learning collaborations &
interactions – (Cognitivism , Social constructivism, Connectivism)

9. 02
2018
Learning Theory
Amalgamation into BL
in SL
Sri Lankan Standpoint

10. How the theories are incorporated into BL in SL?
The local research literature does not provide enough evidences to conclude
how learning theories are incorporated into BL in local context. Local
researchers are interested preliminary in finding the barriers for the promotion
of blended learning such as;
Lack of knowledge and skills in ICT and related technologies in learning
and teaching;
Lack of availability of ICT infrastructure and facilities;
Inability of costing;
Lack of experience in developing course materials;
Lack of access to the computers and internet;
Low level of formal student support services;
Lack of local language content.

11. Theory adaptation is
almost done for Blended
Learning in the world…..
BL in Sri
Lanka
BL platforms in SL: Share text based
materials and collect assignments ; no
proper use of instructional technology
utilization; poor instructional design.
Conclusion and closing remarks

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