Investigating students’ perspectives on hybrid learning in higher education

Abstract

This dissertation is an attempt to investigate and explore the differences between face-to-face teaching and online teaching in Algerian universities, and how these differences affect student learning outcomes. Master two “Language and Communication” students were selected as a sample to answer a questionnaire for the case study. The research adopts a quantitative comparative approach, the main research question that guides the study is: "What are the characteristics and differences between face-to-face teaching and online teaching, and how do they affect student learning outcomes in Algerian universities?" The study aims to contribute to the ongoing debate over the effectiveness of different teaching methods in higher education and to provide evidence-based insights into the best practices for promoting student learning outcomes in Algerian universities. The results revealed that face-to-face teaching is more appreciated than online teaching, since students lack experience with online teaching and universities are not compatible with this advancement in technology. Therefore, it is suggested to invest time and resources to integrate a blended learning approach to the educational system which combines the benefits of both face-to-face teaching and online teaching, this will eventually lead to a more comprehensive learning experience and better learning outcomes.