Implementing Blended Learning Approach for Enhancement of Scientific Attitude of Undergraduate Students
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https://doi.org/10.52634/mier/2023/v12/i1/2275Keywords:
Blended Learning Approach, Hybrid Learning, Blended Lessons, Scientific AttitudeAbstract
COVID-19 has changed the teaching-learning scenario all around the globe as educational institutions are functioning in a hybrid mode. Blended Learning or Hybrid Learning approach has been a great boon during the pandemic. The blended learning approach mixes online teaching with traditional offline teaching methods to get the best of both approaches. Scientific attitude is a requirement of today's multicultural society for a peaceful and meaningful living. The present research determines the scientific attitude of undergraduate students in blended learning situations. A module of one week duration for the course 'Assessment of Learning' was prepared and implemented for the students of Integrated BA-B.Ed. programme using the Blended Learning approach. The findings indicate a significant enhancement in the scientific attitude of undergraduate students after implementing the blended learning approach. The present research recommends the blended learning approach in the classroom to maximize learning outcomes. The results also provide an idea to implement flexible teaching methods to cater to the diverse learning needs of learners.
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