This study examines the effect of blended learning (BL) practices on students' academic achievement in higher education settings through meta-analysis and meta-thematic analysis based on the data derived from document analysis. To comprehensively understand the effect of BL practices on students' achievement in higher education settings, the…

Background/purpose: The paradigm shift in education from lecturer-centered to student-centered learning demands an approach that involves students more actively. In this context, providing feedback becomes a crucial element in improving student engagement and academic performance; therefore, it is necessary to examine its strategic role in…

Many studies have examined the effect of argumentation-based instruction methods on student achievement in the literature. However, there was no mixed-research synthesis study providing a holistic overview of quantitative and qualitative research findings of primary studies. To fill this gap in the literature, the study investigated the effects of…

Background Study: Several meta-analysis studies have investigated the effects of mobile learning on learning performance. However, limited attention has been paid to pedagogy in mobile learning, making quantitative evidence of the effects of pedagogical approaches on learning performance in mobile learning scarce. Filling this gap can therefore…

The metaverse has the potential to revolutionise education in several ways. It can provide students with immersive learning experiences, allowing them to explore and interact with virtual worlds and objects that are difficult or impossible to replicate in the real world. Yet, studies investigating the impact of the metaverse on students' skills…

Generating personalized learning pathways for e-learners is a critical issue in the field of e-learning as it plays a pivotal role in guiding learners towards the successful achievement of their learning objectives. The existing literature has proposed various methods from different perspectives to address this issue, including learner-based,…

High dropout rates and low pass rates are prevalent problems encountered by online learning platforms, which greatly hinder the development of online education. Drawing upon the theory of attention allocation, this study aimed to investigate the factors influencing the effectiveness of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), as well as the potential…

This study examines the effectiveness of using multimedia, specifically Remember the Titans, to teach Bruce Tuckman's Group Development stages in undergraduate management education. The research investigates whether integrating film-based pedagogy enhances student comprehension and academic performance compared to traditional lecture methods.…

Fostering learning persistence among university students is a critical function of e-learning platforms. However, previous research on e-learning has focused primarily on the impacts of content and instructional styles on the usefulness and effectiveness of a single approach, neglecting the environmental factors. Therefore, this study fills this…

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of web-based biology learning environment in improving academic performance via a meta-analysis. In looking for the studies on web-based biology learning environment, several keyword patterns from the abstracts (e.g., Pattern 1: web-based learning and biology education) were recruited…

Play-based learning is a combination of rich play and curricular outcomes. When implemented in a classroom, play-based learning has a multitude of positive effects on the students, both academically and social-emotionally. As leaders of a play-based learning classroom, educators must understand the different types of play, how to create an…

China's higher vocational nursing education continues to develop. Teaching methods based on classroom lectures are difficult to achieve high-quality teaching results. Nowadays, clinical nursing has an increasing demand for all aspects of higher vocational nursing students. "Surgical Nursing" is a required course for nursing students and…

The study explored innovative instructional strategy: effect of computer-aided instruction on social studies students' achievement and retention outcome. The study was an experimental study. The sample of the study was 180 students. The instrument used for the study was the scholarly achievement test (SAT). Descriptive statistics were utilized to…

Human anatomy is a foundational course in graduate health professional programs. Given the increased enrollment in anatomy courses, along with the development of new technologies, institutions are increasingly compelled to provide alternative course formats, including online learning. Similarly, higher education is increasingly transitioning from…

Background/purpose: This study examines the mediating variables between instructional practices and the academic achievement of Grade 10 students in Social Studies in the Philippines. The research highlights the need for effective teaching methods to improve learning results and acknowledges students' difficulties in interacting with the subject.…