Development of Blended Learning Management
Keywords:
Blended learning management, educational development, technical and vocational education, structural equation modeling, instructional innovationAbstract
This study aimed to design and validate a comprehensive model for developing blended learning management to enhance the quality and effectiveness of teaching in technical and vocational schools. This applied, cross-sectional, sequential exploratory mixed-methods research comprised a qualitative phase using meta-synthesis and systematic review of documents, followed by semi-structured interviews with 20 experts. The quantitative phase involved a survey of 330 technical and vocational teachers selected through simple random sampling. Instrument validity was established through content and construct validity and confirmatory factor analysis; reliability was confirmed by Cronbach’s alpha and Cohen’s coefficient. Data were analyzed using MAXQDA, SPSS-23, and SmartPLS3 with Pearson correlation, one-sample t-tests, and structural equation modeling. The proposed blended learning management model consisted of five dimensions: content design and development, educational technology and tools, evaluation and feedback methods, management and organization, and support and guidance, encompassing 18 components and 70 indicators. All structural paths were significant; factor loadings exceeded 0.4 and t-values surpassed 2.58. The model fit index (GOF=0.603) indicated strong fit, and R² values (0.558–0.727) showed substantial explanatory power. The validated model provides a systematic framework for planning and managing blended learning in technical and vocational schools, promoting effective integration of technology, improved instructional design, interactive learning environments, and continuous feedback mechanisms.
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