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Research Paper | Education Management | Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026 | Pages: 300 - 304 | India
Understanding Student Engagement in Blended Learning Environments at the Secondary Level: An Action Research Study
Abstract: This paper examines reflective action research as a practical and evidence-informed approach for improving learner motivation in blended secondary classrooms. It argues that motivation should be understood not merely as an internal learner trait but as a classroom outcome shaped by pedagogy, teacher feedback, digital design, peer interaction, emotional safety, cultural relevance, inclusion, and learner agency. Drawing on reflective practice, action research, technological pedagogical content knowledge, teacher professional development, differentiated instruction, inclusive education, student well-being, and Indian Knowledge System-based contextual pedagogy, the paper proposes a reflective action research model for diagnosing motivational barriers, designing blended interventions, collecting evidence, and revising classroom practice. The paper is situated within the policy vision of NEP 2020, NCF 2005, NCFTE 2009, NPST 2023, MANODARPAN, and NCERT well-being resources. It concludes that reflective action research can help teachers transform blended classrooms into motivationally supportive, inclusive, participatory, and culturally meaningful learning environments.
Keywords: learner motivation, reflective action research, blended learning, secondary education, student engagement, teacher reflection, digital pedagogy, Indian Knowledge System
How to Cite?: Neena Sahani, "Understanding Student Engagement in Blended Learning Environments at the Secondary Level: An Action Research Study", Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 300-304, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26606201155, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26606201155