Scale Overview
The Blended Learning Course Experience Scale – BLCES was developed by Kaushal Kumar Bhagat, Chia-Hui Cheng, Indira Koneru, Fong Soon Fook, Chun-Yen Chang (2023). It is designed to measure Blended Learning Course Experience. The scale is intended for use with Undergraduate students.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 19 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Course Design, Learning Experience, Personal Factors.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Course Design |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 |
9 |
| Learning Experience |
10,11,12,13,14,15,16 |
7 |
| Personal Factors |
17,18,19 |
3 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
The scale includes 3 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 19 to 95. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Course Satisfaction/Experience: 19 – 45
- Moderate Course Satisfaction/Experience: 46 – 71
- High Course Satisfaction/Experience: 72 – 95
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.92.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.