Students' Performance and Experiences in Flipped Learning: A Tool in Addressing Learning Goals in the 21st Century Classroom
Keywords:
Flipped Classroom, Information and Communications Technology, Science Education, Bioenergetics, Senior High School, HUMSS, ABM, GASAbstract
INTRODUCTION
Flipped learning is a growing movement in K to 12 curriculum that forces educators to rethink the learning environment and how to use best valuable class time with learners. This approach makes use of short video lectures which students watch at home, before the in-class time is dedicated to exercise, project making and discussion. Thus, the use of flipped learning will help to improve students' performance, enrich learning experiences, and supports the thrust in K to 12 Basic Education.
METHODS
The study was a quasi-experimental design. In addition, the study was also a sequential explanatory mixed-method design. The study was conducted to 25 students in Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM), 38 students in Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) and 22 students in General Academic Strand (GAS) in Silway -8 National High School. The study used a teacher-made test, focus group discussion and interview guide. The 6-Step Thematic Analysis, Seven-Descriptive Equivalent of Mastery Level of DepEd-NETRC, and t-test were used in the analysis and interpretation of the study.
RESULTS
The study revealed that the students' performance before and after the implementation of the flipped learning improves in all content areas in Bioenergetics as compared to the performance of the traditional group. In addition, a significant difference exists before and after the flipped learning was used to the experimental group. Furthermore, the students' and teacher's experiences coincided with the pillars of FLIP Learning.
DISCUSSIONS
The results demonstrate that the use of flipped learning is effective in improving students' performance. Thus, the use of flipped learning is highly encouraged in topics with least learned competencies. In addition, the flipped learning enriched the learning experiences of the students and professional expertise of the teacher in the course of the implementation.
