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Teachers’ experience in using blended learning in selected nursing institutes: A Phenomenological study

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Priyanka Gregory Fernandes, Bahubali Jinnappa Geddugol
» doi: 10.33472/AFJBS.6.6.2024.364-376

Abstract

Blended learning has been very instrumental in making the teaching process more meaningful and effective. Especially the post COVID era it has brought many new normal strategies in teaching learning process and now it has been realized the impact of blended learning on education system. The current study was conducted to explore teachers’ experience of using blended learning in selected nursing institutes. The data was collected from 10 teachers’ conveniently selected based on the inclusion criteria set and one to one in-dept interview was held by using semi structured guidelines targeting their experiences. The results of the study were obtained through a thematic analysis based on the Collaizi’s method. A total of 6 themes, 18 sub themes and 57 codes emerged. These themes provide a comprehensive overview of the different aspects and challenges associated with implementing blended learning in an educational setting. The research findings suggest that the blended learning method has positively impacted teaching and learning in nursing education, necessitating increased efforts from teachers and support from educational institutions for its successful implementation. The study highlights the importance of addressing challenges in incorporating blended learning, and the insights gained can aid both nursing and educational institutions in identifying issues and enhancing the quality of education.

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