Enhanced Learning Through Hybrid Research Outputs, Technology, and Practical Applications in Undergraduate Courses

The traditional lecture-based teaching model needs to evolve to meet the demands of contemporary learners and the advancements in educational technology. In this practice we have implemented a hybrid approach with four key strategies 1) Integration of Research Outputs into the teaching and learning ecosystem of undergraduate courses, 2) utilization of Interactive asynchronous lectures, 3) Incorporation of high quality thin sections from producing oil and gas fields, 4) implementation of structured problem-based project to apply the skill sets gained from the teaching and learning activities. Based on visual observation during the face-to-face sessions and online monitoring; the students exhibited heightened engagement with the interactive lecture contents, obtained improved understanding of complex concepts and clearer vision on the practicality of the course contents. It is also shown on their performance indicators that using a combined pedagogical approaches might helped in gaining practical skills and improved knowledge retentions. This may bring new insights into the teaching and learning community practice of the geosciences and related fields.