Blended Learning Strategies for Engaging Diverse Student Cohorts in Higher Education
This article explores blended learning strategies within teaching and learning higher education as a channel of addressing learner diversity. Three case studies were critically examined to highlight the efficacy of various blended learning techniques to improve students' learning experience. These blended learning techniques include online peer and staff feedback for formative assessment; online video and audio feedback for summative assessment; and a flipped classroom teaching model. Culturally, educationally, and socially diverse first year student cohorts participated in this study to provide insight into the advantages and disadvantages of each blended learning technique. Data on the effectiveness of these pedagogical and technological innovations were gathered through online surveys to address students' reflection of learning experience. Findings of these case studies are significant in light of the growing diversity found within student cohorts in higher education; as well as an increase in technology-driven teaching innovation and student-centred learning techniques.
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2018
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Authors: | McCarthy, Josh |
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International Journal of Teacher Education and Professional Development (IJTEPD). - IGI Global, ISSN 2572-486X, ZDB-ID 2922639-9. - Vol. 1.2018, 2 (01.07.), p. 29-45
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Publisher: |
IGI Global |
Subject: | Blended Learning | Diversity | Feedback | First Year Experience | Flipped Classroom | Formative Assessment | Innovation | International Student Experience | Online Learning | Summative Assessment |
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