Blended programs for working professionals: developing a path analysis-based structural model to achieve skill development outcomes. (17th May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kumar, Ranjan; Pande, Neerja
• Is Part Of: International journal of management practice. Volume 12:Number 4(2019)
• Page Start: 443
• Page End: 475
• Publication Date: 2019-05-17
• Subjects: blended learning -- intrinsic motivation -- path analysis -- perceived organisational support -- POS -- perceived quality -- perceived value -- self-regulated learning -- SRL -- skill development -- working professionals -- active learning; Management -- Periodicals; 658.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1477-9064

Abstract

Blended learning has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional classroom-based programs for working professionals, faced with rapid skill obsolescence and constraints of time and location. The present study focuses on this mixed-mode format, combining face-to-face and online learning and targets working professionals as the learner segment. Four notable contributions follow. One, the paper establishes a multi-disciplinary framework comprising learner-centric, pedagogical andragogical and institutional factors as the key pillars of a successful blended learning program. Two, the paper creates taxonomy of cause-effect-based empirical studies and identifies predictor, mediator and dependent constructs. Three, the paper evaluates 44 identified constructs and chooses six of them - active learning, intrinsic motivation, perceived quality, perceived value, perceived organisational support, self-regulated learning - by following a rigorous analytical procedure. And finally, the paper develops a structural model, specifying path relationships between the chosen constructs and skill development.