IMPACT OF BLENDED LEARNING ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF CLASS X STUDENTS IN WEST BENGAL
In this quasi-experiment, the effect of blended learning on academic performance and mental health was assessed among Class X students of West Bengal. Held in an ICSE school at Barrackpore on 50 students, the research adopted pre-test post-test design for comparing academic scores of subjects and mental health indicators before and after practicing blended learning. Analysis Comparisons were made using descriptive statistics and paired t-tests. There was a small increase in academic performance, with mean scores increasing from 66.42 to 69.79 (who), though not statistically significant (f=0.11). Mental health scores changed little, from 3.18 (p=0.72) on a 5-point scale to 3.24. The researchers believe that, although it’s possible blended learning can increase student achievement, its impact on mental health still needs more studying. These findings could potentially be useful for the incorporation of technology in Indian secondary education and would provide information that may influence policy makers and teachers in West Bengal.
Keywords: Blended Learning, Academic Performance, Mental Health, Educational Technology.
