Developing Hybrid Instruction of Creative University during the Flood Crisis and Normal Situations

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Mayuree Suacamram

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This study has two objectives: 1) to study hybrid implementation and the effectiveness of the hybrid instruction during the flood crisis and 2) to explore the development of the hybrid instructional prototype and its results of the model implementation during the normal situation. This is a longitudinal study. The respondents were divided into 4 groups: 1) teachers, 2) executives and supporting staff, 3) undergraduate students, and 4) university executives. Data were collected from a questionnaire survey, interviews and a focus group interview. Data analysis was carried out using frequency, percentage and content analysis. The findings revealed that during the flood crisis the hybrid instruction model comprised 4 activities – 1) classroom lectures, 2) small group review sessions, 3) online teaching, and 4) self-study – attracted learners’ attention, reduced pressure from confrontation, and enhanced learning effectiveness and life skills of the learners. While in the normal situation, online learning was integrated with regular classroom instructions in some weeks. Moreover, student leaders were invited to design the classroom activities and arrange hands-on learning activities. The outcomes included the ability to apply knowledge gained from real practice and success in employment.

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Suacamram, M. . (2020). Developing Hybrid Instruction of Creative University during the Flood Crisis and Normal Situations. University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Journal Humanities and Social Sciences, 40(3), 137–154. Retrieved from https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/utccjournalhs/article/view/225432
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