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Factors determining blended learning receptiveness among Malaysian academicians

This study aimed to reveal the level of blended learning receptiveness among Malaysian academicians strictly during the Covid-19 pandemic, and applied the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) in examining the factors determining blended learning receptiveness among Malaysian academicians. Malaysian hig...

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Main Authors: Nurjeehan Ayub, Md Hafizi Ahsan @ Miskam, Nur Shahirah Azman
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HB1-3840 Economic theory. Demography
LB5-3640 Theory and practice of education
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spelling my.ums.eprints.313982021-12-13T07:05:49Z https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/31398/ Factors determining blended learning receptiveness among Malaysian academicians Nurjeehan Ayub Md Hafizi Ahsan @ Miskam Nur Shahirah Azman HB1-3840 Economic theory. Demography LB5-3640 Theory and practice of education This study aimed to reveal the level of blended learning receptiveness among Malaysian academicians strictly during the Covid-19 pandemic, and applied the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) in examining the factors determining blended learning receptiveness among Malaysian academicians. Malaysian higher learning institutions practised blended learning following learning method efficiencies and the significance of the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2025. Five independent variables (attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control, organisational assistance, and literacy) were investigated in the study context. Specifically, 250 questionnaires were distributed to respondents during the working hours of chosen private universities. Smart Partial least squares (PLS) analysis tool is employed to examine the model fits and hypothesis testing. Findings show that all variables have a positive and significant relationship with the receptiveness of blended learning among academicians. Thus, this study shows that blended learning receptiveness is high, especially during pandemic and lockdown situations. This study proved essential for Malaysian academicians, specifically regarding blended learning utilization and implementation. As blended learning was predictably time-consuming and deterred the implementation process, this study strived to promote blended learning among Malaysian educators. The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in the complete utilization of blended learning using digital platforms. Most academicians could not conduct face-to-face classes due to the restrictions on physical contact. Hence, this study proved essential for educators in wholly implementing blended learning amid the outbreak. Penerbit UMS 2021 Article PeerReviewed text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/31398/1/Factors%20determining%20blended%20learning%20receptiveness%20among%20Malaysian%20academicians.pdf text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/31398/2/Factors%20determining%20blended%20learning%20receptiveness%20among%20Malaysian%20academicians1.pdf Nurjeehan Ayub and Md Hafizi Ahsan @ Miskam and Nur Shahirah Azman (2021) Factors determining blended learning receptiveness among Malaysian academicians. Labuan Bulletin of International Business and Finance (LBIBF), 19. pp. 118-133. ISSN 1675-7262 (P-ISSN) , 2600-7894 (E-ISSN) https://jurcon.ums.edu.my/ojums/index.php/lbibf/article/view/2938
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topic HB1-3840 Economic theory. Demography
LB5-3640 Theory and practice of education
spellingShingle HB1-3840 Economic theory. Demography
LB5-3640 Theory and practice of education
Nurjeehan Ayub
Md Hafizi Ahsan @ Miskam
Nur Shahirah Azman
Factors determining blended learning receptiveness among Malaysian academicians
description This study aimed to reveal the level of blended learning receptiveness among Malaysian academicians strictly during the Covid-19 pandemic, and applied the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) in examining the factors determining blended learning receptiveness among Malaysian academicians. Malaysian higher learning institutions practised blended learning following learning method efficiencies and the significance of the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2025. Five independent variables (attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control, organisational assistance, and literacy) were investigated in the study context. Specifically, 250 questionnaires were distributed to respondents during the working hours of chosen private universities. Smart Partial least squares (PLS) analysis tool is employed to examine the model fits and hypothesis testing. Findings show that all variables have a positive and significant relationship with the receptiveness of blended learning among academicians. Thus, this study shows that blended learning receptiveness is high, especially during pandemic and lockdown situations. This study proved essential for Malaysian academicians, specifically regarding blended learning utilization and implementation. As blended learning was predictably time-consuming and deterred the implementation process, this study strived to promote blended learning among Malaysian educators. The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in the complete utilization of blended learning using digital platforms. Most academicians could not conduct face-to-face classes due to the restrictions on physical contact. Hence, this study proved essential for educators in wholly implementing blended learning amid the outbreak.
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title Factors determining blended learning receptiveness among Malaysian academicians
title_short Factors determining blended learning receptiveness among Malaysian academicians
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title_full_unstemmed Factors determining blended learning receptiveness among Malaysian academicians
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