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Flipped Learning Through Pre-Lesson Tasks #1369

Sun, May 16, 09:00-09:25 JST | Zoom 1
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This study explores the implementation of flipped learning in the online classroom for first-year university students (n=156) in Japan enrolled in an English debate course. It aims to investigate the benefits of flipped learning in maximizing student practice and speaking opportunities in class, and in allowing students to acquire new skills with scaffolding and to revisit new concepts. Students completed pre-lesson tasks, including watching a video and completing a related assignment and then joined the class with a basic understanding of the target skill, which they would practice in class with their peers. This mixed-methods research investigates the students’ perceptions of pre-lesson tasks and suggests there was an overall positive response to flipped learning. The benefits are presented using quantitative and qualitative data collected from their performance on pre-lesson assignments and a questionnaire to get students’ perceptions of flipped learning. It was discovered that throughout the semester students found it helpful to preview and review the skills with the videos and that their confidence levels increased when faced with new and unfamiliar skills. The study concludes with implications for future research.

Charu Gupta

Charu Gupta

Rikkyo University
I am a Lecturer in English Education at Rikkyo Univeristy. I have an M.S.Ed. in TESOL from the University of Pennsylvania. Before coming to Japan, I taught at schools, universities, and community centres in Philadelphia and India. My research interests include pragmatics, reflective learning and corrective feedback.
Posheng Vincent Chien

Posheng Vincent Chien

Rikkyo University
Vincent is a full-time lecturer in English Education at Rikkyo University. He is a trained actor and ESL/EFL instructor. His current research interests include TELL, MALL, language learning through drama, and ESL activity design. Vincent is also the Ed-Tech Chair of the JALT Tokyo Chapter.