Framework for Elementary Students’ Readiness and Attitudes towards Blended Learning

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10.2991/978-2-38476-210-1_20How to use a DOI?

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framework; readiness; blended; learning

Abstract

In a rapidly evolving educational landscape, blended learning has emerged as a critical modality, effectively integrating the power of traditional classroom education with the flexibility of online learning environments. This research focuses on examining students’ readiness and attitudes towards blended learning at Islamic Religious Schools in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The aim is to find out the varying levels of readiness among students and how this informs their attitudes towards blended learning approaches. Using quantitative methodology, this correlational study involved a sample of 300 upper elementary school students selected from 26 schools through purposive sampling. The instruments for collecting data were adapted from Mercado’s framework to suit the context of this research. The findings show that students’ readiness and attitudes towards blended learning range from moderately low to high and there is a significant positive correlation in the sub-construct of student readiness. Additionally, the data shows a strong positive relationship between students’ readiness for blended learning and their attitudes. This study revealed that all sub-constructs of students’ readiness influenced their attitudes toward blended learning. This insight is critical for curriculum design tasked with integrating blended learning strategies into educational systems. They highlight the need for curricula that are responsive to the needs of 21st century learners and that equip students with the skills to effectively navigate the intersection of technology and education.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Usman Usman
AU  - A. Abdul Latif
AU  - Abdelhadi Abdelhadi
AU  - Abdul Halik
AU  - Muhammad Amran
AU  - Lukman Lukman
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/02/08
TI  - Framework for Elementary Students’ Readiness and Attitudes towards Blended Learning
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference of Science and Technology in Elementary Education (ICSTEE 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 233
EP  - 249
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-210-1_20
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-210-1_20
ID  - Usman2024
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