Lecturers’ Perspectives on Blended Learning Approach at Private Universities in Mogadishu: Using Multiple Regression Analysis
Dr. Said Abubakar Sheikh Ahmed
https://doi.org/10.70595/sej87
Abstract
Blended learning is the main popular approach adopted in higher education. Due to waves of COVID-19 over the world including Somalia, several universities in Somalia in general, and Mogadishu in particular combined face-to-face and virtual classrooms to minimize the spread of COVID -19 pandemic or for the lockdown imposed by the government. Based on that, the study aims at exploring lecturers’ perspectives at private universities in Mogadishu on adapting blended learning approaches under COVID-19 Pandemic. Sample of 127 respondents was randomly selected Descriptive and multiple linear regression analyses were used to determine the prediction of variables. The main findings showed by the study that the weighted combination of the predictor variables predicts 45% of the lecturers’ satisfaction with the blended learning approach to the private universities in Mogadishu. The study addressed recommendations, mainly; improving teaching and learning and assessment strategies online and training both teachers and students on teaching and learning online. Finally, upholding internet power in collaboration with national and international institutions and companies.
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