Implementing a Hybrid Educational Model in Private Universities in Bangladesh: a Comprehensive Investigation of Evolving Teaching Methods to Enhance Education While Optimizing Financial Resources

Abstract

This research delves into a hybrid pedagogical framework and its relevance in tertiary education, particularly in developing countries like Bangladesh. The study examines the surge of online education during the COVID-19 pandemic, which extended from primary to tertiary levels, and the subsequent adoption of a new educational approach known as Hybrid Education post-pandemic. Hybrid learning blends conventional teaching tools like computer labs and interactive whiteboards with modern educational software. Many educational institutions embrace this approach, and the research compares the progress of hybrid education in developed nations with the situation in Bangladesh. It proposes innovative strategies for private universities in Bangladesh to implement a cost-effective method to enhance the education sector. This study aims to identify the most effective hybrid learning model for achieving course outcomes and successful implementation. Additionally, it concentrates on practical implications derived from King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonbury, Thailand, which could potentially enhance the quality of education, teaching, and research activities in Bangladesh. This research equips educators to create effective learning environments and promote knowledge acquisition through a thoughtfully designed hybrid education model.