Rethinking Science Education: The Power of Blended Learning

Description

This book has been developed based on the Doctoral thesis, which has brought a paradigm shift from conventional teaching centric to learner centric i.e.technology-based approach and new trend in education intends to create teachers/teacher trainees as reflective practitioners. This book aims to contribute to the field of education by providing useful insights for postgraduate students, teachers, researchers, and educational practitioners. The author made an attempt to foster metacognitive skills, self-efficacy and academic achievement among secondary school students. The book also encourages further research and promotes effective teaching practices through the use of blended learning strategies.

About the Author

Dr. Seema P. V. is presently working as a Associate professor in Institute of Education Srinivas university, Pandeshwara, Mangaluru in Karnataka. She has completed her M.Sc. (Chemistry), from Kuvempu University, Shivamogga and M.Ed. from St. Anns College of Education, Mangalore. She obtained her Ph.D. degree in Education from Srinivas University Mangaluru in the year 2024. She also Cleared her National Eligibility Test (NET) and Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) in Education. She has published many articles in reputed journal.

Dr. Padmanabha C.H. is presently working as a Associate Professor and Dean of Institute of Education, Srinivas University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India. He holds an M.Sc. in Yogic Science from Mangalore University, M.Sc. in Zoology from Kuvempu University, and an M.Ed. from St. Ann’s College of Education, Mangalore. He has completed his Ph.D. (Education) and qualified for the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (K-SET) in Education. His academic responsibilities include teaching and mentoring graduate-level teacher education students. she has published many articles in reputed journals, also guiding Ph.D. students.

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