Share Paper: Teachers’ Motivational Factors and Engaging Constructivist Teaching Activities in Constructivist-based Blended Learning Environments in Tanzanian Universities

  1. Haruni Machumu, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium, Belgium
  2. Chang Zhu, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium
Tuesday, June 26 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Koepelzaal

Abstract: University teachers’ motives to engage in constructivist-based blended learning environments (CBLEs) embody notable strategic aspects for knowledge construction based on individual teaching experiences, continuing professional development and teacher education program related to innovative hybrid pedagogy. This study examines teachers’ motivational factors and their engaging constructivist teaching activities (ECTAs) in CBLEs. The study used cross-sectional research design with multiple data collection techniques. The study generates findings from 121 teachers within six universities with some blended learning courses. The findings indicate that teachers employ different constructivist ECTAs in CBLEs. The results further show that diverse teachers’ motivational factors relate to their ECTAs ...