Evaluating the Impact of Blended Learning on Student Engagement and Performance in Management Education within the Framework of Education 4.0: An Empirical Study

Abstract

Rapidly evolving patter and standard of education, inspired by “Fourth Industrial Revolution (Education 4.0),” has demanded the innovative approach of pedagogical to enhance learning outcomes of students. Blended learning is a combination of traditional method of face-to-face teaching and learning along with digital tools and technologies is adopted increasingly in management institutes to match with the capabilities required in digital economy. This study is conducted to evaluate the impact of blended learning on student engagement and their academic performance in management education program. Student engagement connects with the important educational outcomes that include academic achievements and satisfaction. The study has also highlighted the importance of matching the design of blended learning with principles of Education 4.0 including personalization, flexibility and integration of smart technologies. Digital and innovative technologies are used in Education 4.0; it also provides learning spaces for improving the educational quality. It imitates the transformation brought by the fourth industrial revolution with the aim to develop skills that are relevant to present and future technological scenario. A sample of 253 was collected from students and faculty of management college. The factors Evaluating the Impact of Blended Learning on Student Engagement and Performance in Management Education within the Framework of Education 4.0 are Curriculum Design and Flexibility, Student Engagement Strategies, Learning Outcomes and Academic Performance, and Technological Infrastructure & Accessibility.