Hybrid learning combines synchronous face-to-face learning in the classroom, ‎synchronous distance learning, and asynchronous learning through educational activities and ‎homework using educational platforms. ‎
This study aimed to reveal the effectiveness of hybrid learning on science learning ‎self-efficacy among eighth-grade female students. To achieve the study objectives, the ‎experimental approach was used with a quasi-experimental design (an experimental group ‎and a control group). The study materials included a teacher's guide, a student's notebook, ‎and an educational platform for hybrid learning. The study tool included the science ‎learning self-efficacy scale in prepared by Lin & Tsai, (2013), which measures five ‎dimensions of self-efficacy in learning science, including: conceptual understanding, higher-‎order cognitive skills, laboratory work, daily application, and scientific communication. The ‎results showed statistically significant differences at a significance level (α≤0.05) in all ‎dimensions of the science learning self-efficacy scale in favor of the post-application of the ‎experimental group. The eta square (η2) for the effect size indicates that the teaching ‎method explains 32% of the variance in conceptual comprehension, 42% of the variance in ‎the dimension of higher cognitive skills, 30% of the variance in practical performance, 45% ‎of the variance in daily application, 31% of the variance in scientific communication, and ‎‎46% in the scale. The study recommends encouraging teachers to design lessons that include ‎learning in synchronous and asynchronous environments to develop science learning self-‎efficacy.

Authors:
Khalsa AL Alawi, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
Mohamed Shahat, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
Sulaiman Al-Balushi, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
Ehab Omara, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman

About the Presenter(s)
A PhD candidate in Philosophy (Science Curriculum & Instruction) at the Sultan ‎Qaboos University, currently in the final semester. A Principal and Assistant Researcher in multiple educational research ‎projects at Sultan Qaboos University.‎

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