Effect of Flipped Classroom Teaching on Paragraph Writing Skills of Pakistani English Language Learners
Abstract
The current study investigated the impact of flipped classroom teaching on Pakistani BS English language learners in public-sector colleges in Lahore, Pakistan. In addition to it, the study also ascertained the perception of the learners regarding flipped classroom teaching. The research used a quantitative experimental design, collecting data through English paragraph writing tasks as pre- and post-tests and a close-ended survey questionnaire. The sample consisted of 98 BS English students from two public-sector colleges in Lahore, Pakistan. The students were assigned to a flipped classroom group (FCG) and a traditional classroom group (TCG). Pre- and post-tests were taken before and after 6 weeks of treatment to assess the effect of blended learning. The data suggested that the flipped classroom group (FCG) outperformed the traditional classroom group (TCG). Participants perceived the flipped mode of learning as engaging, interesting, and enjoyable. The study had both academic and pedagogical implications. The findings suggest that flipped classroom teaching can be an effective approach for improving students' English language skills.
Copyright Notice Submission of an article implies that the work described has not been published previously (except in the form of an abstract or as part of a published lecture or academic thesis), that it is not under consideration for publication elsewhere, that its publication is approved by all authors and tacitly or explicitly by the responsible authorities where the work was carried out, and that, if accepted, will not be published elsewhere in the same form, in English or in any other language, without the written consent of the Publisher. The Editors reserve the right to edit or otherwise alter all contributions, but authors will receive proofs for approval before publication. Copyrights for articles published in IJSSA journal are retained by the authors, with first publication rights granted to the journal. The journal/publisher is not responsible for subsequent uses of the work. It is the author’s responsibility to bring an infringement action if so desired by the author.
