The Effects of flipped learning in a college ESP class and learners’ perceptions: Focusing on students’ vocabulary learning

The Effects of flipped learning in a college ESP class and learners’ perceptions: Focusing on students’ vocabulary learning

The purpose of this study is to identify the effectiveness of flipped learning on students’ English vocabulary acquisition in ESP (English for Special Purpose) classes at a college. In addition, the study attempted to examine the learners’ perceptions and their class satisfaction with the flipped learning-based lessons. For this research, 90 participants majoring in Police Administration at a junior college took 4 tests on their English vocabulary proficiency during one semester. Participants also took first- and post-surveys on how they felt about the flipped learning classes and how satisfied they were with flipped classes. The findings of the data analysis indicated that there was statistically significant difference in the mean scores on vocabulary tests, showing the improvement of vocabulary proficiency related to their major. The results show that flipped learning class has a definitely positive influence on students’ learning participation and course satisfaction, helping students to do a self-directed learning for ESP class. Based on these results, this study highlights the importance of flipped learning for ESP college classes as the new teaching method.