The Pedagogical Frontiers of Urban Higher Education: Blended Learning and Co-Lecturing

Abstract

Teachers of urban higher education institutions often explore new methods of teaching using innovative techno-pedagogical approaches. This study reports on postgraduate students’ perceptions of the blended learning mode of delivery, co-taught by two lecturers concurrently during the “Qualitative Research” elective course offered for the Master of Educational Leadership program, in a reputed Malaysian university. A qualitative action research methodology was adopted for this study with students’ comments captured through Padlet. Results indicate that students have very positive perceptions of their experiences gained through blended learning and co-lecturing. The findings of this action research study provide evidence of the meaningful and personalized learning experiences reported by students, gained through the collaborative blended mode of delivery. The results also provide more thoughtful reflections for teachers to draw on students’ feedback and possibly adapt their teaching practices to better accommodate students learning needs.