Date of Award
3-26-2024
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Educational Leadership, Ed.D.
First Advisor
Ibrahim Duyar
Committee Members
Brian Church; Ella Benson
Call Number
LD 251 .A566d 2024 J43
Abstract
The current study examined the effectiveness of blended learning systems in a selected group of five elementary schools in one school district. It analyzed the influence of on-site leadership and teacher professional development on the implementation of blended learning and its influence on student engagement. Although blended learning integrates different teaching methods based on multiple theories, such as Cognitivism, Constructivism, and Behaviorism, this study adopted a guiding theory based primarily on Cognitivism. A qualitative approach with a multiple-case study design was employed. The qualitative data was collected through a semi-structured interview protocol, and individual interviews took place via Zoom with the participants, which included elementary teachers and principals. The findings respective to the first research question revealed that principals and teachers perceived explicit teacher professional development on blended learning as the most effective teacher professional development influencing student engagement. With respect to the second research question, collaborative leadership yielded effective leadership and, in turn, influenced the implementation of blended learning. The most significant implication of this study was that blended learning influenced student engagement. Teachers reported more participation, increased participation, and more student engagement with blended learning systems. Principals commented that students were engaged and that this involvement helped with resolving behavioral issues. Keywords: blended learning, hybrid learning, professional development, on-site leadership, and student engagement
Rights Management
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Recommended Citation
Jackson, Lou, "Do Blended Learning Systems Improve Student Engagement? A Closer Look at The Role of On-Site Leadership and Teacher Professional Development" (2024). Student Theses and Dissertations. 105.
https://arch.astate.edu/all-etd/105
