Blended Learning in a Higher Education Context: Exploring University Students’ Learning Behavior

Education Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(5), P. 514 - 514

Published: May 19, 2023

Blended learning is a growing phenomenon in higher education after the COVID-19 pandemic (the educational process moved entirely online), and way prepared for blended mode universities. Although research on rise, fewer studies regard university students’ behavior environments. This study aims to investigate perceptions shortly pandemic. A 19-item questionnaire was administered 176 students Greece. Students, general, expressed positive perceptions. Higher percentages of agreement were associated with role audio-visual online resources facilitating supporting independent student motivation education. Students lower agreement, some uncertainty, involvement small group work their peers. Implications students, educators, as well policy practice are discussed.

Language: Английский

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THE EFFECT OF BLENDED LEARNING EDUCATIONAL MODEL ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT

Problems of Education in the 21st Century, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 83(1), P. 9 - 29

Published: Feb. 26, 2025

Blended Learning has gained significant attention for its potential to enhance student achievement. However, implementation in secondary education, especially developing countries like Ethiopia, faces barriers such as infrastructure limitations, pedagogical challenges, and socio-economic factors. This study aimed evaluate the effect of a blended learning model on mathematics achievement tenth-grade students Ethiopia. A quasi-experimental design with non-equivalent groups, using both pre- post-tests was employed. Two pre-existing classes from different schools were assigned either experimental group (n = 38) or comparison 45) lottery method. Prior academic records showed similar levels between groups. pre-test, covering topics relations functions, polynomial exponential logarithmic confirmed equivalence. The data analyzed one-way ANOVA, which revealed that outperformed those conventional teaching group. mean difference 19.999 observed, substantial size, indicated by paired sample t-tests. These results suggest is more effective than methods improving advocates incorporating into curriculum urges policymakers educators consider adopting this educational outcomes. Keywords: learning, achievement, quasi-experimental, school

Language: Английский

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Students’ Mobile Phone Practices for Academic Purposes: Strengthening Post-Pandemic University Digitalization

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(22), P. 14958 - 14958

Published: Nov. 11, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic is considered as a turning point that has impacted the digital transformation of higher education. However, link between students’ mobile phone practices and university digitalization not sufficiently or explicitly discussed. purpose this study to provide evidence about for academic purposes, contribute debate regarding post-pandemic digitalization. participants were 60 students studying in Greek university, data collected via an open-ended questionnaire, descriptive content analysis was used examine qualitative data. Students mainly use their phones information searches (e.g., assignments, videos, photos, graphs, simulations, online dictionaries, scientific papers), easy quick access e-classes course material/slides) faculty’s site, communication with peers queries, sharing educational resources) tutors. During practices, experience advantages (easy-quick searches, flexibility, familiarization technology) disadvantages (internet connectivity, unreliable sources, distractions). Implications students, educators, policy-organization (policymakers have role reshaping digitalization) are It argued learning potential strengthen digitalization, thus affecting sustainability education era.

Language: Английский

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Political Science Student Preferences for Online, Onsite, and Mixed-Mode Courses: Computer Literacy, Curricular Preferences, and Research Experiences

Journal of Political Science Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 22

Published: Jan. 20, 2025

Language: Английский

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Building a Framework to Schedule Courses at Community Colleges Based on Student Success by Using Binary Integer Programming

Community College Journal of Research and Practice, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 29

Published: Feb. 12, 2025

Community colleges play a vital role in the U.S. higher education system by offering both technical training and pathways to bachelor's degrees. These institutions are crucial shaping current future workforce. One notable feature of community is their flexible scheduling, which designed accommodate students' varying needs. Effective scheduling practices essential ensure accessibility success for all students. To address this, it important consider several factors when courses, though balancing these can be challenging, particularly departments with limited resources. This paper introduces an optimization framework courses at focus on enhancing student success. The model employs binary integer programming addresses key elements that contribute success, including course frequency timing, delivery modes (in-person, online, hybrid), instructor preferences workloads, integration high school students, room technology appropriateness, co-taught courses. applied evaluated using data from Mathematics Department college Iowa. has potential assist creating schedules not only promote but also further goals equity.

Language: Английский

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Postsecondary Participants’ Beliefs About International Agricultural Issues

Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(3), P. 157 - 157

Published: March 3, 2025

Teaching university students about international food and agricultural issues is paramount to preparing a globally competent workforce. Given future demands for foodstuffs needed sustain global populace exceeding nine billion, educators are tasked with promoting understanding of issues. Studying students’ beliefs agriculture the information sources experiences used form those necessary in The purpose this study was explore participants’ learn such using cross-sectional design random samples at [State] University. Results showed that were strong; graduate held strongest beliefs. Those an experience, family agriculture, or majors stronger diversity agriculture. Respondents experience(s) perceived internal external as beneficial learning Efforts create more inclusive curriculum can be enhanced through specific postsecondary education. Research complex factors (e.g., educator–learner peer-to-peer homophily, experience abroad) affecting

Language: Английский

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Social and Emotional Learning in Undergraduate Teacher Education Programs

IGI Global eBooks, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 21 - 48

Published: March 26, 2025

The importance of SEL in education can be traced to its profound impact on student outcomes. Research consistently shows that contributes improved academic performance, reduced behavioral issues, and enhanced mental health among students. Educators equipped with skills create supportive learning environments promote engagement resilience. In teacher preparation, the integration involves both theoretical knowledge practical application. Courses focused equip aspiring teachers strategies for fostering a positive classroom environment, teaching conflict resolution, promoting inclusive practices recognize diverse backgrounds experiences their Moreover, implementation goes beyond individual courses; it requires systemic approach permeates all aspects training. This include experiential opportunities, such as internships practicums, where future practice real settings.

Language: Английский

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Self-Regulated and Mobile-Mediated Learning in Blended Tertiary Education Environments: Student Insights from a Pilot Study

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(16), P. 12284 - 12284

Published: Aug. 11, 2023

Despite the rapid rise in number of blended education studies after COVID-19 pandemic, topics self-regulated and mobile-mediated learning tertiary environments is an open research issue. The purpose this pilot study to identify students’ perceived enablers/facilitators barriers environments. Nineteen undergraduate postgraduate students were interviewed Greece, data analyzed through descriptive analysis. According findings, most participants believed that helps their autonomy when they are facilitated by ownership of, ease use, familiarity with mobile devices. Major enablers/facilitators, but also to, contexts course structure (mainly, online component education, appropriateness activities, educational material), individual (educators’ knowledge, skills, confidence, attitudes, concerns) technological (infrastructure internet connectivity) factors. Students’ expectations concerning courses associated organization (e.g., provision alternative possibilities, balance between face-to-face digital/online access various teaching material/tools) role teachers. Implications for students, educators university policy practice discussed.

Language: Английский

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“Here we go again”: unfolding HE students’ hybrid experience and resilience during post-covid times

Asia Pacific Journal of Education, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 22

Published: July 20, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted higher education (HE) globally, causing students to feel disconnected and burdened with online learning. In response, many institutions have adopted a hybrid approach teaching learning (T-L) mitigate future outbreaks. However, the impact of T-L on students' experiences remains underexplored. This study aims investigate post-pandemic, including satisfaction, engagement, self-efficacy, identify areas for pedagogical improvement. mixed-methods 246 from six HEs in Malaysia found that (HL) was associated positive student experiences, high which attributed efficacy during flexibility afforded by HL, highlighting need pedagogy supports engagement builds resilience post-pandemic setting HE. Overall, contributes literature HL post-COVID era shedding light how navigated rapid educational shifts caused pandemic. It provides insights into can be optimized effective engaging highlights importance continuous professional development ensure teachers are equipped necessary skills HL.

Language: Английский

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A mixed methods, longitudinal study: characterizing the differences in engagement and perceived learning of medical students in online and in-person team-based learning classes

MedEdPublish, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13, P. 33 - 33

Published: Feb. 12, 2024

The rapid transition to online delivery of medical curriculum has facilitated the continuation education during COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst active learning approaches, including Team-Based Learning (TBL), are generally more supportive learner's needs such transition, it remains elusive how different environments affect a motivation, engagement, and perceived over prolonged period. We leveraged on Self-Determination Theory (SDT) key learners' characteristics explore levels student's engagement in two TBL environments, in-person, an extended hypothesize that students' self-reported perceptions will be lower compared in-person classes.

Language: Английский

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