Stakeholders’ Perceptions on Adoption of Blended Learning Approach in Tanzania Secondary Schools

Integrating information communication technologies in education goes with many digital learning applications. Blended learning Approach (BLA) has been an important strategy that facilitates students’ learning. This study investigated stakeholders’ perceptions of the adoption of a blended learning approach (BLA) in Tanzania secondary schools. Specifically, the study identifies stakeholders’ conception of the adoption of BLA in secondary schools; examines the learning environments that support the adoption of BLA in Tanzania secondary schools, and assesses the extent to which the BLA is used in selected secondary schools as well. The study adopted a case study design with a sample of 76 respondents. Interview, participant observation, questionnaire and documentary review methods were used to collect data. The results showed positive attitudes towards the contributions of BLA to students’ learning. It was further noted in this study that BLA motivated students’ learning with audio-visual materials. Likewise, the learning environments in the studied schools were supportive of the adoption of BLA. The environment facilitated the networking of teachers, improved the teaching approaches, and students were able to follow and enjoy lessons. The application level of BLA was high. However, poor infrastructure, lack of institutional support and insufficient hardware and software facilities impinged the use of BLA. In conclusion, BLA is well perceived; thus, the resolution to the challenges would promote its application in the classroom.