Achieving the Objectives of Basic School Education using Blended Learning Approach in Instructional Delivery in Sabon Gari, Kaduna State

Adejo Omoka Lucy

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This study examined Achieving the Objectives of Basic School Education Using a Blended Learning Approach in Instructional Delivery in Sabon Gari, Kaduna State. It was guided by four specific objectives, along with corresponding research questions. The study focused on teachers in public basic schools with a population of three hundred and sixty-two (362). A descriptive survey design was employed, involving a sample size of one hundred and eighty-six (186) teachers. The sample was selected in line with Krejcie and Morgan's (1970) sample size table. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire, titled “Basic Education Instructional Delivery Assessment Questionnaire (BEIDAQ)”, which yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.82 after pilot testing using Cronbach's alpha. Data collection was self-administered and analysed using descriptive statistics, including mean and standard deviation. The study revealed that there is a general disagreement with statements about modern and successful teaching procedures, the data paints a troubling picture of instructional delivery in basic schools (X= 2.58), the respondents agree on the overall potential of blended learning, despite the challenges posed by infrastructure, cost, and accessibility issues (X= 3.65), there is an agreement on the readiness of teachers and administrators for blended learning adoption. However, challenges in training, administrative commitment, and policy support need to be addressed to fully ensure successful implementation (X = 3.09). There is a broad consensus on the necessity of these frameworks for the effective implementation of blended learning (X= 3.82).


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