Investigating the perceptions of a Flipped Classroom: A case study of an MA (TESOL) module

bstract Technological developments allowed lecturers to be moved outside the classroom. Classroom Flipping is one of the those example where the content of the lecture is viewed by the students outside of the classroom by using technology and freeing class time to practice or apply th...

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Main Author: Mohammed, Nechir
Format: Dissertation (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2014
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/28222/
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Summary:bstract Technological developments allowed lecturers to be moved outside the classroom. Classroom Flipping is one of the those example where the content of the lecture is viewed by the students outside of the classroom by using technology and freeing class time to practice or apply the material prepared by the students via interactive activities. This study surveys the perceptions of a flipped module in an MA TESOL programme in a British University. To do this, a mixed method has been used with questionnaires, opend- ended questions, and follow-up interviews. The finding of this study showed that students generally had a positive perception of the flipped classroom, however there considerations about teachers’ rule in the classroom and the structure of the classroom. The participants needed more teachers’ intervention when difficult topics are being covered and better structuring the classroom. The instructors, on the other hand, were quite pleased with it although they were complains about a few passive students. The findings of this study will be discussed on how it will contribute improving the flipped module with future groups.