Challenges in The Implementation of Blended Learning for English Instruction in Higher Education: A Systematic Review

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Blended learning is carried out by mixing the learning process with face-to-face and online learning. This study aimed to examine the challenges in the implementation of blended learning for English instruction in higher education. This study used a qualitative approach with a systematic review. A total of 10 peer-reviewed journal articles 2018 to 2022 were accessed from two databases: Publish or Perish and Google Scholar. The following keywords were used: ‘blended learning’, ‘higher education’, ‘English instruction’, and ‘challenges’. Titles and abstracts were screened, and studies were included if they met the following criteria: (1) addressed blended learning in higher education, (2) discussed the challenges faced by teachers in implementing blended learning in the teaching process. The result showed that among the challenges faced by the instructors are increased workload, increased time devotion, lack of experience and lack of technological skill to undertake blended learning. In conclusion, a systematic review revealed that the biggest challenges for instructors in implementing blended learning were: (1) lack of technology skills (2) increased time devotion (3) lack of experience to use blended learning. The review also found the importance of staff training, support and networking as a strategy to help instructors address these challenges.