Using Hybrid Learning To Improve the Effectiveness of Teaching Reading Comprehension Skills for English Major Students at a University in Hanoi

Abstract

Hybrid learning, often referred to as technology-mediated instruction, web-enhanced instruction, or mixed-mode instruction, is a teaching methodology that integrates virtual learning resources and online engagement with traditional classroom techniques. The term “blended learning,” or “hybrid learning,” has gained a lot of traction, particularly in contexts related to tertiary education. An increasing number of educators are employing information technology to deliver instruction or assess students in their courses, thanks to the advancements in computer technology and the ubiquitous use of the internet. This article aims to find out the current situation of teaching reading skill for students of English major at university in Hanoi and estimate the effectiveness of combining face-to-face and online teaching to teach reading comprehension skills for English major students.