Hybrid learning in higher education setting: Evaluation of its effectiveness

Abstract

Hybrid learning has gained more popularity in the era of post-Covid-19 pandemic. Hence, continuous evaluation is highly required to enhance the quality of hybrid learning in higher education setting. Drawing on this issue, the present study aims to evaluate the application of hybrid learning by scrutinizing perspectives of Islamic education department students at UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta Indonesia. Employing sequential explanatory research, this study utilizes questionnaire and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) to elicit the required data. The results show that the students have positive perceptions toward the implementation of hybrid learning at the faculty. The findings of FGD further reveal that the students experience new and interesting learning environment during the hybrid activity. Despite of its challenge in terms of unstable internet connection, the hybrid learning could increase the students’ motivation, engagement and self-regulated learning. This study contributes to providing fruitful insights for higher education stakeholders to enhance the quality of hybrid learning in university setting.