FEATURES AND PROSPECTS OF BLENDED LEARNING IN MODERN EDUCATIONAL PROCESS

Abstract

The article relevance consists in the analysis of trends in blended learning development in leading countries of the world and Ukraine. Main features, advantages and weaknesses of the chosen learning model are identified; further developing prospects of blended education technologies in Ukraine are confirmed. The article reveals prospects for the development and the implementation of blended learning technologies. The purpose of the article is to identify features, advantages and disadvantages of blended learning technologies. The authors used various research methods and techniques, namely, the method of a targeting selection, the comparative method, the method of generalization and systematization of theoretical material. It should be noted that Ukrainian and foreign scientists’ works focusing on the concept of “blended learning” were analyzed; ways of the distance learning implementation were outlined; the situations of appropriate and effective blended learning introduction were indicated; advantages and disadvantages of the blended learning were identified, the blended education development in Ukraine was characterized. The paper explains reasons of the appearance and development of blended learning; it specifies the current problems of blended learning implementation. The paper bases on scientific studies of blended learning carried out during 2016-2021. It reveals that a student needs to have a great willpower, significant motivation and time-management skills to participate in self-education or self-development such as blended learning. The practical significance of the results focuses on using blended technologies in the educational activities of higher education organizations and accelerating modernization and adaptation of the current Ukrainian educational system in accordance with the requirements and trends of the global educational sphere.