Implementation of Blended Teaching Approach in Improving Writing Skills of Technical Students

Technology in the present scenario has taken a shape that changed the platform every sector in a unique way, providing better results, accessibility and creation of resources for the next generation. English language has become an important and integral part which acts as a bridge to collaborate and learn most sought after skills globally. Teaching writing in Indian scenario has been a tough task for language teachers as most of the educational institutions prepare students to perform well in the exams rather than improving student's writing and speaking skills because of the large-sized classrooms. In this scenario Blended teaching learning approach will be useful for language teachers to increase the student's participation in the activities and access their performance to provide better learning opportunities to the technical students. The availability of Internet facilities in the institutions and accessibility of teaching learning platforms made the possibility to teach writing skills in Blended mode in Language classroom with more effectiveness that improves the writing skills of technical students. Students active participation in traditional face to face classes will be followed by well-designed activities will enhance the learning experience and better understanding of writing expository texts in language class room. There are 20 first year B. Tech Engineering students participating in the project. They are taught three classes per week for Communicative English course offered by the Institute. This paper discuss the possibilities and implications of adopting Blended approach in teaching writing skills to encouraged active student participation and its effectiveness in improving confidence in students.