ERIC Number: ED650547
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 243
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-3584-9935-5
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
Available Date: N/A
Teachers' Perceptions of the Impact of School Scheduling and Blended Learning Due to COVID-19
Raven Pharr; Jennifer Keigher
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Lipscomb University
The purpose of this mixed method research study was to determine the perception of Glenview Middle/High School teachers and leaders on 4x4 block scheduling and blended learning. The constructivist theory, community of inquiry, and self-efficacy theory were used to understand the relationships explored in this study. Researchers obtained data from 13 middle-school teachers, 21 high-school teachers, and two leaders of Glenview Middle/High School using a Likert scale questionnaire and semi-structured interview. There was no statistically significant difference between middle-school teachers' perception of 4x4 block scheduling and the 45-minute traditional schedule. The quantitative results indicated that the high-school teachers' perception of the 90-minute A/B block schedule was statistically significantly higher than the 80-minute 4x4 block schedule, suggesting they favored the 90-minute A/B block schedule. When comparing middle and high-school, the Mann-Whitney U test revealed no statistically significant difference between middle and high-school teachers' perceptions of blended learning. Qualitative analysis revealed three themes related to block scheduling: impact on teacher instruction, effect on student learning, and the necessity of teacher training. Additionally, qualitative analysis revealed three themes related to blended learning: teacher and student expectations, relationships, and technology integration. The findings imply that teachers should receive training when transitioning to a new schedule and learning model, which could aid students' learning outcomes. Finally, challenges resulting from COVID-19 impacted teacher efficacy, resulting in exhaustion and burnout. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, School Schedules, Scheduling, COVID-19, Pandemics, Blended Learning, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Block Scheduling, Preferences, Outcomes of Education, Expectation, Technology Integration, Faculty Development, Teacher Effectiveness, Teacher Burnout, Fatigue (Biology)
ProQuest LLC. 789 East Eisenhower Parkway, P.O. Box 1346, Ann Arbor, MI 48106. Tel: 800-521-0600; Web site: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml
Related Records: ED650549
Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; High Schools
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A
Author Affiliations: N/A