Enhancing students’ soft skills via blended learning methods

Abstract

The peculiarities of developing students' soft skills in the context of blended learning format development are relevant in the modern educational sphere due to rapid digitalisation and changes in the labour market. The study focuses on analysing the effectiveness of blended learning as a method of developing critical skills. In this study, open qualitative data were collected on the experiences of students and teachers with online tools. These data helped reveal the perceptions and impact of blended learning methods on the development of students’ soft skills, providing deeper insights into both the benefits and challenges of this approach. The study aims to identify the main areas and methods that contribute to improving students' soft skills by integrating online and offline learning components. The methodology includes the analysis of modern scientific sources, using content analysis of educational platforms, and evaluating statistical data on the success of blended learning. The study results show that blended learning significantly increases student engagement, promotes individualisation of the educational process and provides flexibility in learning materials. The study highlights the importance of continuously improving teaching methods to integrate digital technologies into the educational process effectively. The recommendations aim to optimise blended learning to develop soft skills that will help prepare students for the dynamic conditions of the modern labour market. The conclusions emphasise the importance of integrating European practices and innovative technologies into the educational process, improving education quality and preparing students for the current challenges of the globalised labour market. The main prospects for developing blended learning are described, and recommendations for its optimal use in educational institutions are proposed.