Sustaining Blended Learning: A Strategic Framework for Long-Term Educational Resilience

Abstract

This study examined the sustainability of blended learning at Saint Michael's College of Laguna (SMCL), focusing on three critical aspects: faculty preparation, implementation challenges, and the influence of school leadership. The study used an exploratory sequential mixed-methods approach. It started with interviews to learn about people's personal experiences and thoughts, and then used surveys to see how these findings held up across a broader group. This method led to a more complete and fairer picture of the institution's current situation. The results show that most faculty members are confident and able to teach blended learning, as the institution offers robust, ongoing professional development programs. But teachers still face many challenges, especially when it comes to managing their workloads, supporting students in asynchronous settings, and ensuring that all students can always access digital tools and the internet. School leaders have helped create a friendly, cooperative environment, but they might do a better job of engaging parents and the community as a whole. To keep blended learning going at SMCL, teachers will need to continue training, the school will need to keep buying new technology, communication will need to improve, and new ways will need to be found to keep students interested and motivated in a changing educational environment.