Teaching and learning delivery modes in higher education: Looking back to move forward post-COVID-19 era

• Published in: The international journal of management education 2023-07, Vol.21 (2), p.100805, Article 100805
• Main Authors: Imran, Rabia, Fatima, Afsheen, Elbayoumi Salem, Islam, Allil, Kamaal
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Blended teaching; Face-to-face; Higher education; Learning mode; Online; Systematic review
• ISSN: 1472-8117; 1472-8117
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijme.2023.100805

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the education sector to adapt rapidly to online and blended learning modes. This systematic literature review examines the impact of the pandemic on teaching and learning in higher education, including management education and other disciplines. The review of 68 studies reveals that blended teaching, combining the benefits of face-to-face and online teaching methods, has emerged as a promising approach for higher education in the post-COVID-19 era. However, further research is needed to fully understand the dynamics of this mode, particularly in the context of business management education. The review highlights the importance of flexible and adaptable learning modes in higher education, with a need for institutions to continue promoting and creating diverse learning modes that meet the needs of all students. The use of technology is expected to continue to be integrated into teaching and learning, with a greater focus on blended learning modes. As the pandemic has emphasized the importance of effective and accessible education, future research should focus on analyzing the effects of blended learning in diverse nations and addressing issues such as access to technology and digital literacy. •This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of teaching and learning delivery modes in Higher Education Institutions during the post COVID-19 era, with a particular focus on Management Education and other disciplines.•A systematic literature review of the Scopus database from 2020 to 2022 was conducted to identify relevant studies and explore emerging trends in the field.•The results highlight that blended learning mode is a crucial factor for promoting better learning outcomes in HEIs post-Covid-19, as it combines the advantages of both traditional and online modes.•The study concludes that while the future of higher education teaching and learning remains uncertain post-Covid-19, technology will likely play a critical role, and blended learning will continue to be emphasized as an effective teaching mode.