Investigating the difference in Malaysian undergraduates’ academic achievement and learning interest across HyFlex learning modes

There is a lack of knowledge on the difference in Malaysian undergraduates’ academic achievement and learning interest between physical (P), online synchronous (OS), and online asynchronous (OA) learning modes in Hybrid-flexible (HyFlex) lab sessions. Together with the inherent challenges of HyFlex...

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Main Authors: Teh, Liang Jing, Wong, Su Luan, Md Khambari, Mas Nida, Abdul Hamed, Ahmad Sarji, Abdul Rani, Mohd Zariat, Sai, Hong Tang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ieee-inst Electrical Electronics Engineers 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119141/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119141/1/119141.pdf
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author Teh, Liang Jing
Wong, Su Luan
Md Khambari, Mas Nida
Abdul Hamed, Ahmad Sarji
Abdul Rani, Mohd Zariat
Sai, Hong Tang
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Wong, Su Luan
Md Khambari, Mas Nida
Abdul Hamed, Ahmad Sarji
Abdul Rani, Mohd Zariat
Sai, Hong Tang
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description There is a lack of knowledge on the difference in Malaysian undergraduates’ academic achievement and learning interest between physical (P), online synchronous (OS), and online asynchronous (OA) learning modes in Hybrid-flexible (HyFlex) lab sessions. Together with the inherent challenges of HyFlex learning, there is a need to conduct this study. This multimethod design study was conducted at a public university in Malaysia. The quantitative and qualitative strands of this study involved 65 and eight participants respectively. Multivariate analysis of variance showed no significant difference in students’ academic achievement among the three learning modes whereas a significant difference in their learning interest was found between P and OA learning modes. Thematic analysis indicated that the multiple learning modes, mandatory learning evidence, instructor feedback, and students’ priorities contributed to students’ academic achievement across learning modes. The flexibility in learning also enhanced students’ overall learning interest. The physical presence of peers and instructors and students’ familiarity with P learning also enhanced students’ learning interest in the P mode. On the other hand, the feelings of disconnection and technical issues experienced by the students reduced their interest in learning in the OA mode. This study implies the opportunity for developing countries to expand access to education cost-effectively and enhance future leaders’ digital literacy. Nevertheless, the findings also imply challenges such as time and financial constraints, the existing digital divide, and the potential resistance from traditional educators.
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spelling upm-1191412025-08-06T08:07:58Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119141/ Investigating the difference in Malaysian undergraduates’ academic achievement and learning interest across HyFlex learning modes Teh, Liang Jing Wong, Su Luan Md Khambari, Mas Nida Abdul Hamed, Ahmad Sarji Abdul Rani, Mohd Zariat Sai, Hong Tang There is a lack of knowledge on the difference in Malaysian undergraduates’ academic achievement and learning interest between physical (P), online synchronous (OS), and online asynchronous (OA) learning modes in Hybrid-flexible (HyFlex) lab sessions. Together with the inherent challenges of HyFlex learning, there is a need to conduct this study. This multimethod design study was conducted at a public university in Malaysia. The quantitative and qualitative strands of this study involved 65 and eight participants respectively. Multivariate analysis of variance showed no significant difference in students’ academic achievement among the three learning modes whereas a significant difference in their learning interest was found between P and OA learning modes. Thematic analysis indicated that the multiple learning modes, mandatory learning evidence, instructor feedback, and students’ priorities contributed to students’ academic achievement across learning modes. The flexibility in learning also enhanced students’ overall learning interest. The physical presence of peers and instructors and students’ familiarity with P learning also enhanced students’ learning interest in the P mode. On the other hand, the feelings of disconnection and technical issues experienced by the students reduced their interest in learning in the OA mode. This study implies the opportunity for developing countries to expand access to education cost-effectively and enhance future leaders’ digital literacy. Nevertheless, the findings also imply challenges such as time and financial constraints, the existing digital divide, and the potential resistance from traditional educators. Ieee-inst Electrical Electronics Engineers 2024-11-03 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_nc_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119141/1/119141.pdf Teh, Liang Jing and Wong, Su Luan and Md Khambari, Mas Nida and Abdul Hamed, Ahmad Sarji and Abdul Rani, Mohd Zariat and Sai, Hong Tang (2024) Investigating the difference in Malaysian undergraduates’ academic achievement and learning interest across HyFlex learning modes. Bulletin of the Technical Committee on Learning Technology, 24 (1). pp. 21-28. ISSN 2306-0212 https://tc.computer.org/tclt/10-1109-2024-0105003/
spellingShingle Teh, Liang Jing
Wong, Su Luan
Md Khambari, Mas Nida
Abdul Hamed, Ahmad Sarji
Abdul Rani, Mohd Zariat
Sai, Hong Tang
Investigating the difference in Malaysian undergraduates’ academic achievement and learning interest across HyFlex learning modes
title Investigating the difference in Malaysian undergraduates’ academic achievement and learning interest across HyFlex learning modes
title_full Investigating the difference in Malaysian undergraduates’ academic achievement and learning interest across HyFlex learning modes
title_fullStr Investigating the difference in Malaysian undergraduates’ academic achievement and learning interest across HyFlex learning modes
title_full_unstemmed Investigating the difference in Malaysian undergraduates’ academic achievement and learning interest across HyFlex learning modes
title_short Investigating the difference in Malaysian undergraduates’ academic achievement and learning interest across HyFlex learning modes
title_sort investigating the difference in malaysian undergraduates’ academic achievement and learning interest across hyflex learning modes
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119141/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119141/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119141/1/119141.pdf