Publications by authors named "Rahim Bux Soomro"

Article Synopsis
  • Blended learning combines online and face-to-face instruction, offering potential improvements in educational outcomes, especially in places like Pakistan, where access to quality training is limited.
  • This study explores the motivational factors affecting schoolteachers’ willingness to adopt blended learning in their training programs, utilizing a model that examines both intrinsic and extrinsic motivations.
  • Findings indicate that while these motivational factors notably influence adoption, aspects like training quality and educational environment are less significant, highlighting the need for educational leaders to focus on these motivational elements for effective teacher professional development.
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This mixed-method study explores the acceptance of ChatGPT as a tool for Metacognitive Self-Regulated Learning (MSRL) among academics. Despite the growing attention towards ChatGPT as a metacognitive learning tool, there is a need for a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing its acceptance in academic settings. Engaging 300 preservice teachers through a ChatGPT-based scenario learning activity and utilizing convenience sampling, this study administered a questionnaire based on the proposed Technology Acceptance Model at UTM University's School of Education.

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