Abstract
This study examined the effective learning strategies under the new learning system using exploratory mixed method design. The exploratory sequential mixed method design is characterized by an initial qualitative phase of data collection and analysis, followed by a phase of quantitative phase of data collection analysis, with a final phase of integration or linking of data from two separate strands of data. More specifically, it aimed to construct, develop and evaluate the effective learning strategies under the new learning system scale. In the qualitative phase, there were seven students who participated in the in-depth interview and ten students participated in the focus group discussion. There were three themes that emerged from the interview that put emphasis on time management strategy, note taking strategy, and knowledge sharing strategy. A 30-item new approaches of teaching scale was also constructed based from the results of the interview, which was subjected to the quantitative phase. In the quantitative phase, 200 questionnaire responses were analyze for exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Results showed three underlying effective learning strategies under the new learning system. A total of three themes on the effective learning strategies under the new learning system questionnaire was developed which are time management strategy with a total of twenty items, note taking strategy with a total of three items, and knowledge sharing strategy with a total of seven items. and the overall the scale has a total of 30-item questionnaire. This study recommended that This study recommended that to enhance students' learning strategy in the new normal, it is recommended to encourage them to create a structured and consistent study routine, and to actively engage with their online learning materials through note-taking, summarizing, and self-quizzing. Additionally, providing them with regular feedback and opportunities for collaboration can also help to improve their learning outcomes.