VietTESOL International Convention 2025

As an inevitable trend, with the development of information technology, blended learning emerged as a teaching approach applying widely in most universities which allows students to access course materials and interact with their peers and teachers in both physical and virtual environment. In Thuongmai university, blended learning has been operated since academic year 2023-2024 on Learning Management System (LMS) platform, integrating prepared videos of lessons learned and online interaction with teachers. The purpose of this article is to examine the perceptions and attitude of EFL teachers about the use of LMS in their blended courses. The research employed a combined method of interviews and questionnaires with 18 lecturers from English Practice Department at Thuongmai University, who experienced blended learning approach for their English classes via the LMS platform. The study identified several benefits gained by lecturers, such as flexible class organization and management, the application of new teaching methods and techniques, and the promotion of learner autonomy. However, alongside these benefits, teaching through LMS also presented some challenges, including a lack of teaching experience, the absence of a standardized method, and difficulties in monitoring learners during their self-study and assessment processes. The research also proposed recommendation for lecturers in implementing blended learning method through LMS platform for their classes at university level.

Keywords: Blended learning, learning management system, pedagogy, benefits, challenges