Nowadays, EFL learners faced blended learning due to any pandemic that
is scattered in the world, implementing blended learning during the covid-19
pandemic is a method to continue the teaching and learning process. Based on the
phenomenon, the researcher is interested in investigating the implementation of
the blended learning method in studying English during the covid-19 pandemic.
The researcher conducted an interview and documentary with three
lecturers of the English Education Department of UIN Antasari Banjarmasin who
implement a blended learning method to continue the teaching and learning
process. The data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s theory which
consists of three main steps: data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing
and verification.
The resulting data revealed that blended learning is a useful method in the
learning activity during the covid-19 pandemic. Besides, the result showed that
the blended learning method is very good for improving the students’ independent
learning. The students have a large time to study and do the assignment, while in
the class they have limited time to do the practice and to finish the assignment.
They have more opportunities by opening the widest access to books and other
internet resources or asking experts. The students can increase English Language
Proficiency indirectly through this method.