Blended Learning technique: Rethinking Pedadogical approaches in Sandwich/B.ED Part-Time Degree Programmes in Nigerian Universities

Abstract

Sandwich programmes in Nigerian Universities otherwise called B.Ed Part-time programmes has been largely applauded for having pointedly addressed the chunk of the problems of accessibility to higher education in Nigeria especially to the working class and on- the job teachers whose work schedules would not permit them to go for regular schooling.The operations of the sandwich programme overtime has thrown up apparent issues of time constraints and overloaded schedules that has culminated in poor content delivery and coverage. This requires a rethink and Re-strategizing for effective and efficient delivery and coverage in the programme, this paper prescribed Blended Learning Technique as a panacea to these perennial problems considering the fact that Technology has redefined the roles of today’s teacher from been a ‘font of knowledge’ to instructional managers helping to guide students through their individual learning pathways.It posits that blended learning which is a mix of traditional mode of teaching and learning with technology mediated form if adopted could provide the leading edge for effective and efficient content delivery in the sandwich programmes. Furthermore, the paper recommends equipping the resource persons/ teachers with the necessary skills (through training and re-training) required for this change, also the classrooms must be made ‘blended learning friendly