Exploring the readiness of high school physics students for project-based hybrid learning in the Sultanate of Oman

Fathiya Al-Kamzari; Norlidah Alias

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Fathiya Al-Kamzari ¹ , Norlidah Alias ¹ ^*

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¹ Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA^* Corresponding Author

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This study investigates the preparedness of school students in grades 9-12 to engage in physics project-based hybrid learning within the Sultanate of Oman. Using survey methodology, the research employed the online learning readiness scale and self-directed learning readiness scale following an evaluation of the questionnaire’s reliability. A total of 383 physics students participated in the electronic survey conducted across 11 educational governorates in Oman, and descriptive statistics were employed for the analysis. Most participants, predominantly from grade 9, were situated in the Muscat Governorate, consistent with the targeted research population. The findings indicate a generally moderate level of readiness among school physics students (grades 9-12) for engaging in project-based hybrid learning. The study enhances the comprehension of student readiness dynamics amid evolving educational methods, specifically in physics project-based hybrid learning in the Sultanate of Oman.

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project-based learning
hybrid learning
online learning
physics education
self-directed learning readiness scale

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EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed, Volume 20, Issue 2, February 2024, Article No: em2404

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Al-Kamzari, Fathiya et al. "Exploring the readiness of high school physics students for project-based hybrid learning in the Sultanate of Oman". Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, vol. 20, no. 2, 2024, em2404. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/14241