Impact of Teachers’ Challenges And Professional Development in Blended Learning on Students’ Personalization
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https://doi.org/10.62843/jssr.v6i1.649Keywords:
Blended Learning, Teacher Challenges, Professional Development, Personalization, Student Experience, Higher EducationAbstract
This study investigates how teachers' implementation challenges and professional development in blended learning influence the personalization of student learning experiences. Conducted in public sector universities of Southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the research employed a quantitative descriptive design. Data were collected from 148 teachers and 341 students using researcher-designed questionnaires. Findings revealed specific obstacles faced by educators and the nature of training they received. Statistical analysis through linear regression was used to determine the significant impact of these teacher-focused factors on the level of personalization attained by students, testing the formulated hypothesis. The study concludes that targeted professional development addressing key implementation challenges is crucial for translating the potential of blended learning into effective, personalized student outcomes.
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