| 英文摘要 |
This study investigated the effectiveness of flipped classroom instruction (FCI) for pre-service English teachers. Students’perceptual learning styles were also collected to determine correlations between FCI and learning styles. Forty-one pre-service English teachers participated in this questionnaire-based quantitative study for a 17-week period. Prior to attending class each week, students were required to watch online videos containing the course content and were asked complete a reflection on what they had learned. At the conclusion of the study, the students completed 2 questionnaires (Flipped Classroom Questionnaire & Perceptual Learning Style Preference Questionnaire) to assess their attitudes towards FCI and to obtain their perceptual learning styles. Validated normative-referenced scales were used to evaluate the student’s attitudes towards FCI, and correlations were made between FCI and learning styles through linear regression. FCI was considered effective as a teaching pedagogy for promoting interaction with classmates and the teacher, and for student participation in classroom activities. The students perceived their performance in class to be successful in terms of learning achievement and classroom enjoyment. Learners who preferred working in groups had the strongest correlation with FCI effectiveness; however, less than 50% of the students identified themselves as utilizing this learning style regularly. These results suggest that FCI should be integrated into pre-service English teacher education to enhance in-class practical learning by freeing up class time for authentic teaching activities. Furthermore, identifying students’preferred learning styles prior to implementing FCI and providing guidance on effective learning strategies within a flipped classroom setting are recommended to maximize its benefits. |