Undergraduate Students' Views on the Flipped Learning Model: A Case Study

Authors : Tülay Dargut Güler, Cumali Yaşar

Pages : 216-239

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Publication Date : 2023-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The aim of this study is to examine the use of the flipped learning model in undergraduate courses and the feasibility of this process with the support of BTK Academy. For this purpose, an agreement was made between BTK Academy and Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University and students benefited from online certificate programs published on the BTK Academy platform during their 14-week education period. The trainings were determined by the instructor of the relevant course in accordance with the course curriculum and the necessary guidance was given to the students. Students who carried out their learning processes outside the classroom implemented what they learned under the guidance of the course instructor in the classroom. The study was designed with case study, one of the qualitative research methods. The participants of the research consist of 42 students from different departments attending courses conducted with the flipped learning model at a state university. Research data was collected with a semi-structured interview form prepared by the researchers and analyzed with a descriptive analysis approach. In line with the findings, it was concluded that the majority of the participants had a positive opinion about the learning experiences outside and in the classroom during the process of applying the flipped learning model. In addition, positive opinions were revealed in the study, stating that the process contributed positively to their learning success, increased their motivation, and experienced interactive learning experiences in which they could participate more actively. However, it has been understood that the most important limitations of the flipped learning model are the lack of technological tools, internet connection problems and the inability to ask immediate questions to the instructor during the out-of-class learning process.
Keywords : Ters yüz öğrenme modeli, Teknoloji destekli öğrenme, BTK Akademi, Harmanlanmış öğrenme