Contextualising the Hyflex Model of Instruction for Language Classes
Contextualising the Hyflex Model of Instruction for Language Classes

Summary/Abstract: The paper discusses a possible, practical application of the hybrid flexible (hyflex) modelof content delivery in a tertiary context. The model may as well be applied in foreign languageinstruction. It is the author’s belief that there are convincing reasons for employing digitalcompetences and skills acquired over the last two years to enhance teaching and learning. Anappropriate contextualisation of the hyflex model may further encourage the retention of thealready attained competences and skills in the new normal. It may also allow to combinethe traditional, in-class instruction with the new, online interaction both synchronously andasynchronously. The possibility of hyflexing language courses can be a challenging, howeverresponsible, prospect because the restoration of the education we used to know might not beeasy. Although theoretical, the paper provides practical guidelines as well as offers a selectionof online tools to contextualise the hyflex model in language teaching. The paper mayalso constitute a strong claim for the practical application of the hyflex model especiallywhen combined with an in-depth analysis and research of the model in various educationalcontexts. As the future is hard to envisage, various models and approaches might be takeninto account so as to appropriately respond to the challenges and requirements education islikely to be confronted with.

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