López-Rodríguez, Jennifer

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The potential effect of using the flipped classroom approach in the teaching of English as a second language
(2014) López-Rodríguez, Jennifer; Carroll, Kevin S.; College of Arts and Sciences - Arts; Rivera, Rosita; Mazak, Catherine; Department of English; Collins, Dana L.
This research project is a case study of the potential effect of using the flipped classroom approach in the teaching of English as a second language in a reading and composition course at the University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez during the fall semester of the 2013-2014 academic year. Using instructor interviews, student questionnaires, sample student work and classroom observations, the researcher analyzed the general implementation of the flipped classroom on the English course. The research questions sought to discover how the use of the flipped classroom approach impact the teaching of English as a second language and how might the use of such approach either enhance or diminish student learning of a second language. Results show that the flipped classroom approach can be effectively used to enhance student learning of a second language. However, for positive results require high student engagement, proper instructor planning and preparation, and correct technology implementation. The impact on the classroom can be positive if and when all components are present.