Flipped classroom. A case study of Estonian basic school EFL classes
Date
2016
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Tartu Ülikool
Abstract
The aim of the study was to determine the efficiency of using classroom and home
flipped environment in Estonian basic school EFL classes. Flipped Classroom
methodology has been in the centre of discussion in recent years for it provides a
combination of learning theories that have been thought to be incompatible. There may be
tasks in language learning and teaching that need passive absorption of predefined
knowledge; on the other hand, learners are changing and new technology is a natural part
of the surrounding environment from as early as pre-school and kindergarten which has
changed the concepts of education. Learning and teaching process is more effective, when
learners are participating actively using their creativity in knowledge and skills
construction and when learning goals are determined by the learners. When planning
learning process it is vital that the chosen strategy would cause learning and in the centre
of it were an active learner.
The thesis consists of two chapters. In the first chapter background information on
Computer Assisted Learning, Blended Learning and Flipped Classroom Methodology is
provided and the benefits and difficulties in implementing the Flipped Classroom
Methodology in EFL classes are discussed. Guidelines for implementing the Flipped
Classroom methodology are provided and some case studies are discussed. In the second
chapter a case study conducted on implementing the Flipped Classroom Methodology in
EFL classroom is discussed and the methodology of the study is provided. The activities
created for the case study, the process of implementing them and other activities in lessons
are discussed, qualitative data analysis is used, the reflections on the process and
experience is provided. The results of the survey are reviewed and followed by a
discussion and conclusion.
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inglise keel, didaktika, õppimine, taju, hoiakud