Educational Quest- An International Journal of Education and Applied Social Sciences

  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue: 2

Engagement in blended learning and academic performance among secondary level students

  • Author:
  • Mohd Mushtaq1,*, Banwaree Lal Meena2
  • Total Page Count: 9
  • Published Online: Jul 12, 2024
  • Page Number: 129 to 137

1Department of Education and Training, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad, India

2Associate Professor, School of Education, IGNOU, New Delhi, India

Abstract

Education is the utmost importance for personal development, societal progress, and economic growth. Effective teaching methods are essential in providing quality education and ensuring students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills. In recent years, innovative teaching methods and approaches have gained attention, such as blended learning, flipped classrooms, and project-based learning. These methods aim to enhance student engagement, promote active learning, and foster creative thinking, problem-solving abilities and skills. In this study, the researcher used the survey method to analyses the effect of student engagement in blended learning on academic performance among secondary school students in Jammu and Kashmir. Probability sampling types was used to collect the data from 400 secondary level students. To collect the data a self-developed questionnaire was used in this study. Frequency, range, percentage, mean average, product moment correlation, and paired sample t-test were used as statistical techniques. The results of the study reveal that a significant effect of engagement in blended learning on academic performance is found among secondary school students. The findings of the study show that students who are actively engaged in the learning process are more likely to be motivated, focused, and invested in their education. By employing various teaching methods and embracing innovative approaches, educators can create engaging and impactful learning experiences that empower students to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Keywords

Students Engagement, Blended Learning, Academic Performance, Jammu and Kashmir