2024 IJRSE – Volume 13 Issue 5
Available Online: 1 June 2024
Author/s:
Sabandal, Dharsinero S.
Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College-Tagudin Campus, Philippines (findingnero85@gmail.com)
Azarias, Ranec A.*
Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College-Tagudin Campus, Philippines (ranecaz@gmail.com)
Abstract:
The evolving landscape of English language instruction exacerbated by the paradigm shift in education provides rich areas for scholarly investigation through research. In such context, this basic qualitative study aimed to provide an extensive overview of the landscape of hi-tech and hi-touch English language instruction. Through thematic analysis of various instructional practices in English language instruction, the study underscores the critical integration of digital tools and interpersonal interactions in contemporary educational settings. Analysis of the extended texts yielded the teaching mechanisms of teachers in a hi-tech and hi-touch English language instruction which were dubbed as KINASIGOM (Keyboarding through the Digital Abyss, Igniting Learning Passages, Nexus Classroom, Anchoring Resource Equitability, Shaping Learning Trajectories, Immersing in Culture, Gamifying Learning Experience, Orchestrating Feedback Loop, Melding Virtually). The KINASIGOM hybrid model serves as a strategic framework to bridge the gap between technological advancements and human interaction, aiming to create engaging, adaptable, and inclusive learning environments. By embracing a hybrid approach that leverages both hi-tech resources and hi-touch interactions, language educators are empowered to navigate the complexities of modern education and facilitate meaningful language learning experiences for diverse student populations. In conclusion, this study offers a comprehensive perspective on the integration of hi-tech and hi-touch methodologies in English language instruction, paving the way for innovative approaches to teaching and learning in the digital age.
Keywords: hi-tech, hi-touch, hybrid teaching model, language teaching, paradigm shift
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24039
Cite this article:
Sabandal, D. S., & Azarias, R. A. (2024). Panorama of Hi-tech and Hi-touch English language instruction: Precursor to a hybrid teaching model. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 13(5), 139-161. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24039
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