Exploring teaching strategies of oral communication skills teachers in hybrid learning environment

Raul T. Ubando, Jr.

Volume 6 Issue 2, June 2025

Abstract

This study explored the teaching strategies used by Oral Communication skills teachers in the hybrid learning environment. Data was gathered through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis to investigate the benefits and challenges of this modality. Key findings revealed that hybrid learning fostered collaborative and interactive speaking activities, technology-enhanced learning, creative and contextual tasks, real-world communication practice, and enhanced student engagement and motivation. Teachers adapted strategies for asynchronous settings, utilizing technology-driven communication tools and real-world, personalized tasks to promote student motivation, autonomy, reflective learning, and effective assessment and feedback. The study concludes that hybrid learning offers a flexible and dynamic educational environment, but its success depends on strategic implementation and continuous adaptation to address the diverse needs of students and teachers.

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Acknowledgement

This research would not have been possible without the guidance, support, and encouragement of several individuals and institutions, to whom I am deeply grateful. First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Dr. Rhoda Tique, my adviser, for her continued support, invaluable insights, and unwavering patience throughout the entire research process. Her expertise and constructive feedback have been instrumental in refining my study and ensuring its academic rigor. I extend my gratitude to the ethics reviewers who meticulously evaluated my study, ensuring that it adhered to the highest ethical standards. Their thorough assessment and recommendations have helped uphold the integrity and credibility of this research. My heartfelt thanks also go to the tool validator, whose expertise in instrument validation ensured that my research tools were reliable and effective in gathering meaningful data. Their contribution has strengthened the foundation of my study’s methodology. I am deeply grateful to my respondents, the Oral Communication teachers of the University of Baguio High School, for their willingness to share their experiences and insights. Their participation and openness have provided valuable perspectives that shaped the findings of this research. To my family, thank you for your unconditional love, encouragement, and understanding. Your unwavering belief in me has been my greatest source of strength throughout this journey. Above all, I offer my deepest gratitude to the Almighty God, whose guidance, wisdom, and grace have sustained me throughout this academic pursuit. His blessings have given me the perseverance to overcome challenges and see this research to completion. To all who have contributed in ways both big and small, I extend my sincerest thanks. This study is a testament to your support and generosity.

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Cite this article:

Ubando, R.T. (2025). Exploring teaching strategies of oral communication skills teachers in hybrid learning environment. International Journal of Educational Management and Development Studies, 6(2), 76-99. https://doi.org/10.53378/ijemds.353195