Effectiveness of blended learning strategy on commerce outcomes at higher secondary level

Blended learning is a mix of pedagogical approach that combines the effectiveness and the socialization opportunities of the classroom with the technological enhancement of online learning. Blended learning increases the interaction between the instructor and the student by integrating formative and summative feedback in order to boost students learning experiences. The objective of the study was to find out the effectiveness of blended learning instructional strategy on commerce outcome at higher secondary level viz; (i) achievement in commerce (ii) attitude towards commerce and (iii) social skills in commerce. The study employs pre-test post-test control group design under the quasi-experimental method. The sample includes 80 students of standard XII, 40 students each in experimental group and control group. The test scores were analysed and compared between the two groups with the statistical techniques of mean difference analysis and ANCOVA. The results of the study revealed that there is significant difference in the mean scores of achievement and social skills in commerce after the intervention of blended learning instructional strategy.