Comparative Analysis Of Blended Learning Vs. Traditional Learning On Knowledge Retention

This study explores the effectiveness of blended learning compared to traditional learning in enhancingknowledge retention among students, employing the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework to assess teachingpresence, social presence, and cognitive presence. Blended learning, which integrates face-to-face and onlineinstructional methods, has transformed conventional teaching approaches. The research adopted acorrelational design and utilized stratified random sampling to collect data from 150-200 students acrossdiverse academic programs. Using surveys aligned with the CoI framework, the study assessed the clarity ofcourse goals, feedback mechanisms, interaction opportunities, and cognitive engagement in both learningenvironments. Findings indicate that blended learning fosters a stronger sense of teaching, social, andcognitive presence than traditional methods. Students in blended settings rated aspects such as clarity ofexpectations, feedback quality, and interactive discussions significantly higher.