Nontraditional Teaching Methods in a Human Resource Management Course: Delivery and Effectiveness

Abstract

According to UNESCO, over 100 countries during the COVID pandemic implemented closures, impacting more than half the world’s student population [1]. In 2021 as COVID restrictions eased some, the hybrid (simultaneously online and in person) teaching modes were adopted by Canadian universities allowing students to select their preferred mode of course delivery. This study examines student perceptions of hybrid teaching combined with a flipped classroom design. The research is based on qualitative and quantitative results from a survey with 142 respondents from a third-year Human Resources class at a Canadian university. The effectiveness of the hybrid course delivery is analyzed through student satisfaction, effectiveness of learning methods, answering student questions and group work. Findings attest to the limitations of hybrid teaching when a Zoom option is available. It also identifies the benefits of a flipped classroom design when teaching online.