The effect of blended-learning based on digital media on the students΄ lifelong learning competencies

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1 Phd student of Curriculum Planning, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Birjand University, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Birjand University, Iran.

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Acquiring lifelong learning competencies is a necessity in the age where changes are accelerating so it is expected that ICT play an effective role in achieving this goal. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of blended-learning on the students΄ lifelong learning competencies. Quasi-experimental research method was used with pre-test, post-test design with control group. The research community consisted of all undergraduate students in the faculty of education and psychology in university of Birjand in 2017-2018 academic year numbering 214 people. The research sample was selected using available sampling method. The sample size was 30 people who were randomly assigned into experimental and control groups, 30 respectively. Blended method was provided for the experimental group and for the control group in the usual way. Uzunboylu and Hursen’s lifelong learning competence scale was used for collecting data on lifelong learning competencies. The results of covariance analysis also showed that the blended method did not make a significant difference in the lifelong learning competencies of the experimental group compared to the control group. Its’ reasons can be found in academic culture, resources, facilities and the used model.

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Quarterly Journal of Education Studies
Volume 9, Issue 35
December 2023
Pages 18-31

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