Virtual flipped classroom approach for English language teaching: English instructors’ views on the challenges / Khairunnisa Othman ... [et al.]

Othman, Khairunnisa and Sheikh Ahmad, Ismail and Abd. Rahman, Siti Fatimah and Mahmud, Nurul Hannan (2024) Virtual flipped classroom approach for English language teaching: English instructors’ views on the challenges / Khairunnisa Othman ... [et al.]. Journal of Creative Practices in Language Learning and Teaching (CPLT), 12 (1). pp. 77-90. ISSN 1823-464X

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Abstract

The implementation of Virtual Flipped Classroom (VFC) approach has gained increasing attention in the field of English Language Teaching. This is due to its potential to enhance learners’ engagement and language acquisition. The present research explores the English language instructors’ perspectives regarding the challenges they face when adopting VFC approach in their teaching practices. Data was collected using a qualitative research design through a semi-structured interview with a purposive sample of four experienced English instructors from one of the public universities in Sepang, Malaysia. Thematic analysis was employed to identify and analyze the emerging themes from the interview transcripts. The findings indicate that English instructors encountered several challenges when implementing VFC approach. Instructors’ responsibilities such as course material preparation and giving personalized feedbacks to learners hinder the seamless delivery of virtual English lessons. Secondly, the instructors faced difficulties in ensuring active engagement and interaction in the virtual environment, which requires innovative instructional strategies and attention to the design of learning materials. Future research should focus on the best practices and solutions to ensure VFC can be implemented in a more comprehensive manner. Also, exploring VFC pedagogical approaches for different English language skills: receptive and productive skills, and across different languages, is needed for the literature of Virtual Flipped Classroom, a new instructional approach for English Language Teaching and Learning.

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Othman, Khairunnisa
khairunnisa618@uitm.edu.my
Sheikh Ahmad, Ismail
drismail@iium.edu.my
Abd. Rahman, Siti Fatimah
sfarahman@iium.edu.my
Mahmud, Nurul Hannan
nurulhannan@uitm.edu.my
Subjects: L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > Educational technology
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > Learning. Learning strategies
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > Learning ability
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kedah > Sg Petani Campus
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Creative Practices in Language Learning and Teaching (CPLT)
UiTM Journal Collections: UiTM Journals > Journal of Creative Practices in Language Learning and Teaching (CPLT)
ISSN: 1823-464X
Volume: 12
Number: 1
Page Range: pp. 77-90
Keywords: Virtual Flipped Classroom approach (VFC), English Language Teaching (ELT), online distance learning, educational technology
Date: May 2024
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/115608
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