The flipped classroom model: when technology enhances professional skills

Author(s):

Hoda Baytiyeh, (Department of Education, The American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon)

Abstract:

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effectiveness of the flipped classroom model in teaching and learning as well as the skills that can be acquired by students after being exposed to this learning style.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper uses a qualitative case study design. In total, 20 students, from various majors, who were enrolled in a web-design course, participated in a survey that consisted of open-ended questions exploring their perceptions toward the flipped classroom approach.

Findings

The students’ comments offered evidence for a deeper and broader perspective on learning, and five themes have emerged: self-regulated learning, problem-solving skills, teamwork and communication skills, enjoyment, and creativity.

Originality/value

This study reveals that this teaching style can enrich the learning experience of students and can help them develop the soft skills they need to succeed in any profession.

Keywords:

Creativity, Professional skills, Active learning, Self-regulated learning, Enjoyment, Flipped classroom model

Type:

Research paper

Publisher:

Emerald Publishing Limited

Received:

29 July 2016

Revised:

16 October 2016

Accepted:

31 October 2016

Copyright:

© Emerald Publishing Limited 2017
Published by Emerald Publishing Limited
Licensed re-use rights only

Citation:

Hoda Baytiyeh, (2017) "The flipped classroom model: when technology enhances professional skills", The International Journal of Information and Learning Technology, Vol. 34 Issue: 1, pp.51-62, https://doi.org/10.1108/IJILT-07-2016-0025

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