Successfully Flipping the ESL Classroom for Learner Autonomy

What is the definition of a flipped classroom?

• Direct instruction moves from the individual learning space (home) to the group learning space (classroom). Classroom time is used for lecture.

• Each class is started with a test, and then, material is presented.

• Direct instruction moves from the group learning space (classroom) to the individual learning space (home). Classroom time is used for interactive activities.

• Students sit on chairs that are turned upside down so they aren't as comfortable. This way the students stay awake better during instruction.

The Level 5 ESL class wanted to focus on the following two areas:

• Fluency development in speaking

• Grammar accuracy

• Spelling

• Autonomous language learner training

Students are provided with out-of-class instructional materials electronically and are expected to read, study, and review them independently. They spend in-class hours practicing and mastering the learning objectives.

• True

• False

They used the following technologies in this flipped classroom:

• Google Voice

• Google Sites (classroom website)

• Youtube

• Tedx Talks

• All of the above

The Out of Class sessions focused on learning through activity and cooperative activities.

• True

• False

The students' final project was designed to promote:

• cultural awareness by introducing what makes their home countries unique.

• grammatical accuracy by introducing one grammatical structure in detail.

• autonomous learning by introducing authentic/practical materials with self study strategies for learning English.

• all of the above