Research Article | Open Access
Exploring Challenges of Blended Learning Classrooms: Towards Sustainable Model of Education in India
Dr. RituBakshi
Pages: 3498-3510
Abstract
The global impact of the COVID-19 has been devastating in all the sectors throughout the world.
COVID-19 has prompted experts to reconsider the most relevant teaching–learning pedagogues for dealing with
global health challenges. Several educationalists and researchers propose blended learning as a practical and best-fit
alternative for academic institutions. There is dire need to blend and integrate technology and traditional method of
teaching in the time to come. The importance of traditional textbook-based classroom learning cannot be overstated.
However, in order to meet the demands of the new normal or after a pandemic, the integration of blended learning
into education and its widespread use is the only solution. This paper attempts to track the potentials of
implementing blended learning classrooms in India following the corona virus outbreak, as well as to identify
related problems and make possible recommendations. The technical advancements in the field of education have
opened new possibilities for the educators to introduce and practice innovations to make teaching learning process
effective and learner centered.During this Corona Virus period, we find that a huge number of students face
numerous obstacles to continue the education in an effective manner.For the educationists it is the matter of great
concern to maintain quality and accessible education to all in this period of crisis and after the crisis. The article
attempts to make some recommendations in light of National Education Policy 2020 of India to aid educators in
understanding the challenges of implementing blended mode of learning in Indian classrooms and proposes an
emerging blended learning model based on collaborative model of teaching
Keywords
Blended Learning, Traditional Classroom, Pandemic, Collaboration.