Abstract
The modern way of teaching and learning emphasizes the technology to be embedded in the education system. Thus, higher learning institutions (HLIs) are gradually switching their class delivering method from classroom-based teaching (CBT) to the so-called blended learning approach (BLA). The BLA integrates traditional CBT with the online teaching class. Thus, this study aims to investigate the readiness level towards BLA among lecturers in HLIs. Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) lecturers were chosen as a study population, and the sample of 350 lecturers was determined using a proportionate random sampling method. The survey method was used to gather the data, and by utilizing the descriptive statistic, our results suggest that lecturers in HLIs have a high level of readiness towards the BLA. Even though there are limitations, they are keen to participate in the BLA. The findings of this study will help HLIs to understand the readiness level of lecturers towards BLA, explicate how face-to-face and online classes could be integrated besides accommodates the loopholes in the system.
Highlights
Many higher learning institutions (HLIs) have long started offering out-campus or distance learning programs (Anthony, Kamaludin, Romli, et al, 2019; Bowyer & Chambers, 2017)
This study shows that lecturers in Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) have a high level of readiness towards the blended learning approach (BLA)
Even though there are limitations in certain areas, for example, based on the perceived use, some of the lecturers still believe that blended learning is a bit difficult for them to handle
Summary
Many higher learning institutions (HLIs) have long started offering out-campus or distance learning programs (Anthony, Kamaludin, Romli, et al, 2019; Bowyer & Chambers, 2017). During the years with limited advancement in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), the programs offered by HLIs could only be done face-to-face in the classroom. Consistent with the technology advancement, the Malaysian government has underlined the Malaysia Education Blueprint 20152025, emphasizing the transition from full classroom-based teaching to blended learning, which comprises both CBT and online learning components. This approach is an effort by the Malaysian government to ensure the HLIs move in line with the technological developments. In the Malaysia Education Blueprint, the HLIs have been urged to implement the new method of conducting classes known as Blended Learning. The blended learning approach (BLA) is a new medium of conducting classes that integrates face-to-face and online learning
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