Introduction to Blended Learning and Affective States Blended learning (BL), defined as the thoughtful integration of face-to-face instruction with carefully selected online components, represents a significant paradigm shift in modern pedagogy. While much research focuses on objective outcomes such as academic achievement and completion rates, a crucial and often underestimated factor is the affective dimension—the […]
Introduction to Educational Robotics and Attitudes Educational robots (ERs) represent a significant technological shift in pedagogical practice, offering novel methods for delivering instruction, facilitating personalized learning experiences, and fostering critical skills such as computational thinking and problem-solving. The successful integration and sustained use of these technologies, however, hinge profoundly on the attitudes held by key […]
Introduction to School Organizational Environment and Attitudes The study of attitudes toward the school organizational environment represents a crucial intersection between educational psychology, organizational theory, and social psychology. The school organizational environment, often referred to as the school climate or culture, encompasses the shared perceptions, beliefs, and expectations held by staff, students, and administrators regarding […]