<mets:mets OBJID="eprint_1708" LABEL="Eprints Item" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/METS/ http://www.loc.gov/standards/mets/mets.xsd http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-3.xsd" xmlns:mets="http://www.loc.gov/METS/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"><mets:metsHdr CREATEDATE="2026-07-25T18:05:13Z"><mets:agent ROLE="CUSTODIAN" TYPE="ORGANIZATION"><mets:name>IAB Institutional Repository</mets:name></mets:agent></mets:metsHdr><mets:dmdSec ID="DMD_eprint_1708_mods"><mets:mdWrap MDTYPE="MODS"><mets:xmlData><mods:titleInfo><mods:title>The effectiveness of blended learning on STEM achievement of secondary school students</mods:title></mods:titleInfo><mods:name type="personal"><mods:namePart type="given">Ali Abdullah</mods:namePart><mods:namePart type="family">Ali Almarzuqi</mods:namePart><mods:role><mods:roleTerm type="text">author</mods:roleTerm></mods:role></mods:name><mods:name type="personal"><mods:namePart type="given">Hamidah</mods:namePart><mods:namePart type="family">Mat</mods:namePart><mods:role><mods:roleTerm type="text">author</mods:roleTerm></mods:role></mods:name><mods:abstract>This concept paper explores the potential of blended learning as a transformative approach to enhance STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education in secondary schools. Blended learning, integrating online digital resources with traditional classroom instruction, promises to revolutionize the educational landscape. The concept is grounded in the premise that this hybrid model can address diverse learning styles, foster a deeper understanding of complex subjects, and cater to individual student needs more effectively than conventional methods. The paper proposes a comprehensive framework to examine how blended learning impacts student engagement, comprehension, and achievement in STEM subjects. It advocates for a balanced integration of digital tools and face-to-face interaction, emphasizing personalized learning paths, interactive content, and collaborative project-based activities. The paper also delves into the challenges and considerations of implementing blended learning, such as technological accessibility, teacher training, and curriculum design. By providing a theoretical and practical overview, this concept paper aims to guide educators, administrators, and policymakers in developing and implementing effective blended learning strategies to enhance STEM education, thereby preparing students for the demands of the 21st-century workforce. The envisioned outcome is a more engaging, relevant, and effective STEM education that not only improves academic performance but also ignites a lasting interest in these crucial fields.</mods:abstract><mods:classification authority="lcc">L Education (General)</mods:classification><mods:originInfo><mods:dateIssued encoding="iso8061">2024-01-13</mods:dateIssued></mods:originInfo><mods:genre>Article</mods:genre></mets:xmlData></mets:mdWrap></mets:dmdSec><mets:amdSec ID="TMD_eprint_1708"><mets:rightsMD ID="rights_eprint_1708_mods"><mets:mdWrap MDTYPE="MODS"><mets:xmlData><mods:useAndReproduction>
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