A Survey of Flipped Learning Approach in the ESL Context
Keywords:
Flipped learning (FL), Second Language Learners (SLL), Higher Education Institution, Communication skills, Blended Learning (BL)Abstract
Researches on flipped learning have mostly focused on generic subjects and classroom setting. Not many researches have been carried out on Second Language Learners or in the English Second Language (ESL) setting in the higher education. Most flipped learning studies are carried out on subject matters such as Mathematics and Biology (Moravec, Williams, A., Aguilar-Roca, N., & O’Dowd, D. K, 2010) As such; the effectiveness in language learning is yet to be investigated. With large numbers of undergraduates in lecture sessions, effective lecturing on communication learning such as public speaking, presentations skills and other verbal communication skills are some of the challenges faced by ESL lecturers. With these factors in mind, flipped learning may be the answer to this predicament. Therefore, this research aims at investigating the effectiveness of flipped leaning in communication skills among the SLL in the higher education setting. This research introduces a flipped learning model to the undergraduates of University Technology MARA Penang in their ESL lectures over the period of 5 weeks. A structured interview and questionnaires were carried out to gauge the effectiveness of flipped learning. It is believed with planned lesson plans; flipped learning will provide a positive enrichment and learning environment to the undergraduates.
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