Blended learning: A viable teaching approach for enhancing biology students’ academic achievements in Adeyemi College of Education Ondo during post Covid-19 era

Obe, Oyedunni Adebunmi; Oladepo, Taiwo John

doi:10.5281/zenodo.7806494

Obe, Oyedunni Adebunmi Adeyemi College of Education Ondo
Oladepo, Taiwo John University of Ibadan, Ibadan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7806494

Keywords: Blended learning, Enhance, Biology, Academic Achievement

Abstract

The covid-19 pandemic remains a global health concern, Nigeria inclusive, with the educational sector being one of the most hit sectors. This study examined “the influence of blended learning in enhancing academic achievement of biology students in Adeyemi College of Education Ondo. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. A descriptive survey design was adopted for this study which involved one hundred and fifty (150) respondents from the Departments of Biology, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo. Two research questions and hypothesis each was answered and tested for acceptance or rejection. A structured and well-validated questionnaire was used to obtain data for this study. The collected data were analyzed using the mean score and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The findings revealed that the application of blended learning in teaching biology students in tertiary institutions during post-Covid-19 enhances their academic achievements. Based on the results, the conclusion was made that “the use of blended learning in teaching biology students will enhance their academic achievement and its importance on the nation’s education cannot be underestimated. One of the recommendations made is “provision should be made by school management and stakeholders in education for the required facilities for implementation of blended learning in a tertiary institution.

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