Factors Influencing International Student Success in a K-12 Blended Learning Program

Author(s):  
Annette Levesque ◽  
Doug Reid

This research explored the experiences of foreign students enrolled in the Canada eSchool distance learning program. The study included one secondary school in Nigeria and three in Malaysia that had students enrolled in a program based on a blended learning model. A mixed mode data analysis model including qualitative and quantitative data analysis was undertaken. The purpose of the study was to examine factors that influence student success in blended learning programs accessed by foreign students. Results indicated that students in the study were most successful if they were self-disciplined and had access to a variety of local supports including: an effective learning environment with access to quality technology; assistance in the development of English as a second language; and support in navigating pedagogical transitions between educational systems. In theory, the results of this study point to a connection between the local and Canadian support communities for foreign students enrolled in Canadian blended distance education programs, and their academic success.

2018 ◽  
pp. 1566-1581
Author(s):  
Annette Levesque ◽  
Doug Reid

This research explored the experiences of foreign students enrolled in the Canada eSchool distance learning program. The study included one secondary school in Nigeria and three in Malaysia that had students enrolled in a program based on a blended learning model. A mixed mode data analysis model including qualitative and quantitative data analysis was undertaken. The purpose of the study was to examine factors that influence student success in blended learning programs accessed by foreign students. Results indicated that students in the study were most successful if they were self-disciplined and had access to a variety of local supports including: an effective learning environment with access to quality technology; assistance in the development of English as a second language; and support in navigating pedagogical transitions between educational systems. In theory, the results of this study point to a connection between the local and Canadian support communities for foreign students enrolled in Canadian blended distance education programs, and their academic success.


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (01) ◽  
pp. 49-61
Author(s):  
Reza Maulana ◽  
Wahyu Lestari

The purpose of this study is to analyze the role of Blended Learning learning program to evaluate thematic learning in thematic elementary school in terms of context, input, process, SD Insan Kamil Bogor. This type of research is descriptive with a qualitative approach. The subjects of this study were principals, grade IV teachers, and grade IV students. Data collection techniques using interviews, observations, questionnaires, and documentation. The assessment criteria as the evaluation benchmark in this study refers to the reference that has been made. The results showed that (1) the thematic learning context component in Insan Kamil Bogor based on the results of interviews with principals and teachers fall into the good category. Learning objectives that are in accordance with the analysis of needs but tend not to be implemented consequently in the thematic learning process because the teacher does not understand the background and the importance of the implementation of thematic learning programs for students in the early grades; (2) the input components of syllabus and RPP aspects, learning facilities, and learning motivation in general are in the excellent category; (3) the process component of the teacher performance aspect in the classroom in general falls into the category of less because so far the teacher has not been maximal in teaching thematic and is more likely to teach the subjects only. It is recommended to teachers and policy makers to be able to conduct innovative evaluations and activities so that thematic learning programs can run as much as possible.


2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Komala Komala ◽  
Chandra Asri Windarsih

This study aims at investigating the effectiveness of learning programs using traditional games to develop early childhood’s multiple Intelligence in TK Kartika XIX-3 and TK Pandiga Cimahi. This study is motivated by the discovery of early childhood’s multiple intelligence possibility developments that has not been developed well, so that it needs developing optimally by applying traditional games learning program. To formulate program framework and find data as material for program formulation, this study uses quantitative approach and quasi-experiment method. The sample of this study is group B TK Kartika XIX-3 and TK Pandiga consisting of 18 students of class control and 18 students of class experiment. The procedures of this study consist of pre-field, implementing study, data analysis and study report. The results of this study show that: First, the development of early childhood’s multiple intelligence is various for every student. Second, learning program of traditional games has the following formulation: rationality, purpose, target and scope. Third, learning program through traditional games is effective to develop early childhood’s multiple intelligence. Based on the results, the mean of class experiment is 172, 70 higher than class control whose mean is 143,550. It means that class experiment’s multiple intelligence is better than class control; in other words, the treatment given to class experiment in the form of learning program through traditional games is effective to develop students’ multiple intelligence. Based on the results above, this study recommends that kindergarten teachers should formulate learning programs in accordance with curriculum that is related to particular learning themes in order to develop theoretical or practical learning activities for students, so that they are able to develop their multiple intelligence dominant in their selves. The researchers themselves should apply kinds of games that are suitable for developing children’s multiple intelligence so that it will appear optimally.Keywords: multiple intelligence, traditional games, early childhood


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 670
Author(s):  
Yari Dwikurnaningsih ◽  
Marinu Waruwu

The Covid-19 pandemic has had an impact on the management of learning in universities. Face-to-face learning has shifted to online-based learning. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of online-based learning in higher education in terms of aspects of planning, implementation, evaluation, constraints and strategies towards new habits. The research method used quantitative-qualitative descriptive. Data collection techniques used interviews and open-closed questionnaires, the results of which were processed qualitatively by using Miles and Huberman's qualitative data analysis model and quantitative data analysis using mean, categorization and percentage calculations. The population of this study was 1,117 students, while the sample was taken randomly as many as 366 people. Interviews were conducted on 9 lecturers. The results of this study indicate that 1) planning, implementation and evaluation of online based learning get an assessment with a good category, 2) online based learning obstacles can be overcome with a blended learning model strategy, practical courses are carried out face-to-face, choosing materials and courses online, online learning is done through virtual face-to-face, attitude assessment using various instruments, and lecturers giving assignments according to the number of credits for the course. Thus, online based learning in higher education needs to be improved through blended learning models, face-to-face practical courses, attitude assessment instruments with various alternatives, selection of materials and courses online or offline and assignments according to the number of credits.


2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 228-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faieza Chowdhury

Purpose E-learning is a very popular concept in the education sector today, and one of the best ways to implement this is through blended learning. However, the implementation of blended learning program at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) is quite new in Bangladesh. The purpose of this paper is to explore the concept of blended learning, how to construct a blended learning program, the benefits of blended learning and some prerequisites to implement blended learning program successfully at HEIs in Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach Nature of the study is explanatory, descriptive as well as evaluative. Primary data were collected through face-to-face interviews using structured questionnaire having both open- and close-ended questions including personal observations. Secondary data comprise relevant documents available from government agencies, archives, and library and research organizations. Findings By utilizing the blended learning tools, HEIs in Bangladesh can achieve radical improvements in education quality as well as in the accessibility and cost-effectiveness of learning programs. Moreover, any innovative educational reform will be successful only when it is fully accepted and adopted by all the key stakeholders: students, parents, teachers, academic administrators, researchers and policy makers. Practical implications Several practical solutions have been presented in this paper: how to create a blended learning program, how to overcome the obstacles for successful implementation of blended learning and how to create a flipped classroom with the aid of technology. Social implications A country’s soul and economic well-being depends to a large extent on the quality of their citizen’s education. Implementing innovative teaching programs within the education system will enhance the quality of education at HEIs in Bangladesh, creating more efficient labor force hence benefiting the overall society. Originality/value Originality in terms of exposing the hurdles that needs to be addressed for successful implementation of blended learning programs at HEIs in Bangladesh and providing an easy guideline to educators on how to create flipped classrooms.


2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying-Hsiu Liu ◽  
Mark Tourtellott

The implementation of blended accelerated learning programs or courses requires a systematic approach, not just the addition of new technologies. Small colleges face challenges when they move toward blended learning because of already-constrained resources. In this article, we will survey issues faced by small colleges in moving to blended learning, document a case on how a small private college (student enrollment less than 3,000) implemented a blended accelerated learning program, and recommendations for small colleges looking to move toward a similar direction.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 88
Author(s):  
Anne Mathews ◽  
Cheryl Ward

<p><em>Blended learning is a teaching technique utilizing face-to-face teaching and online or technology-based practice in which the learner has the ability to exert control over the pace, place, path, or time of learning. Schools that employ this teaching method often demonstrate larger gains than traditional programs due to their increased ability to differentiate and quickly assess student learning. This study sought to determine ways blended-learning models contribute to student success, how blended-learning schools are measuring student success, and how administrators are supporting teachers in their use of blended techniques.</em></p><p><em>In this mixed-methods study, survey data were collected from 230 teachers and 43 administrators in blended-learning programs. Interviews were conducted with teachers and administrators at two school sites in the Southwestern most region of the United States, along with classroom observations and reviews of participating schools’ Local Control Accountability Plans (California Department of Education, 2017) and mission statements. Results yielded five consistent themes: an understanding of student needs to drive individualized instruction, varied and individual success criteria, strong relationships with students tied to decision-making that fosters individual achievement, student needs as a driving force behind the development of school programs, and an increased level of student choice to combat low motivation.</em><em></em></p>


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 290-303
Author(s):  
P. Charlie Buckley ◽  
Kimberly A. Murza ◽  
Tami Cassel

Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of special education practitioners (i.e., speech-language pathologists, special educators, para-educators, and other related service providers) on their role as communication partners after participation in the Social Communication and Engagement Triad (Buckley et al., 2015 ) yearlong professional learning program. Method A qualitative approach using interviews and purposeful sampling was used. A total of 22 participants who completed participation in either Year 1 or Year 2 of the program were interviewed. Participants were speech-language pathologists, special educators, para-educators, and other related service providers. Using a grounded theory approach (Glaser & Strauss, 1967 ) to data analysis, open, axial, and selective coding procedures were followed. Results Three themes emerged from the data analysis and included engagement as the goal, role as a communication partner, and importance of collaboration. Conclusions Findings supported the notion that educators see the value of an integrative approach to service delivery, supporting students' social communication and engagement across the school day but also recognizing the challenges they face in making this a reality.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 44-52
Author(s):  
Yoseph Awunim ◽  
Abdul Rahman Kadir ◽  
Mahlia Muis

The research objective is to analyze the direct impact of leadership toward transfer knowledge and work effectiveness in Boven Digoel. Data analysis in this research is quantitative using a path analysis model (path analysis) with the help of Smart PLS Software version 3.2 .8. The research distributed questionnaires to 89 respondents of officers assigned at the secretariat office in Boven Digoel Regency. On the basis of statistical results, it was found that leadership can be said to have impacted positively and significant knowledge transfer and work effectiveness. The knowledge transfer also has a positive impact on work effectiveness.


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