Cultivating Soft Skills Through Blended Learning: Moroccan Undergraduates' Experiences

Abstract

In the context of Morocco's thriving tertiary education sector, cultivating soft skills among students is not just a priority, but a necessity. These skills, which include collaboration, critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, leadership, time management, and interpersonal abilities, are essential for students' holistic development. It is therefore crucial to integrate these skills into the national curriculum. This study, conducted among first-year BA students at Ibn Tofail University in Kenitra, Morocco, presents positive findings from a survey exploring student satisfaction with course design and materials delivered through the Moodle platform. The survey highlighted the effective fostering of soft skills during the Moodle-based learning experience. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) served as the theoretical framework to understand the factors influencing students' acceptance and use of the Moodle platform. Results indicate high satisfaction with the blended learning experience, further underscoring the importance of integrating the soft skills blended module into the national curriculum.