Effectiveness of teaching vocabulary using PPP approach in a blended learning environment

Abstract

Vocabulary is getting updated in daily basis and teachers‘ role is vital in teaching vocabulary to the learners in the language classroom. Blended learning is a method that combines face to face learning and online learning where teachers can use virtual classrooms such as webinar and chat forums and platforms such as Zoom, Teams and Google Meet which support online education. Blended learning allows learners to utilize the ability to increase the engagement in a more student centric environment. With the development of modern technology, blended learning looks strong, and all signs point to its continued growth as more educators and students realize its benefits and provide easier communication methods within a digital classroom setting. When teaching vocabulary through blended learning, teachers can use online tools such as Padlet, Kahoot, Flipgrid, Mentimeter and Wordwall to teach vocabulary activities as it maximizes learning goal achievement by utilizing the appropriate learning methods to match with appropriate learning desires in order to deliver the relevant skills to the individual at the right time. Face to face classes maintain the liveliness meanwhile virtual platforms aid students to expose with a wide range of materials available online as well as it is outdated to teach vocabulary entirely using either online or offline mediums. To fulfill every student's specific needs, blended learning utilizes the best elements of both traditional and digital learning approaches. In this study we will demonstrate how blended learning approach can be implemented in a PPP vocabulary lesson and discuss how effective blended learning approach in teaching vocabulary.