STUDENTS' INCREASED AUTONOMY AND MOTIVATION TO LEARN ENGLISH THROUGH FLIPPED LEARNING
University Mohammed I (MOROCCO)
About this paper:
Conference name: 12th International Technology, Education and Development Conference
Dates: 5-7 March, 2018
Location: Valencia, Spain
Abstract:
Technology integration in the educational arena is one of the most striking issues recently. As it has gained a substantial consideration among educationists, scholars and teachers. These latter have become more and more interested in implementing educational technologies in the teaching and learning processes.
This research adds to the growing number of studies investigating educational technologies and their impacts on teaching and learning. This study inquires students' motivation and autonomy to learn English in a flipped learning mode of instruction. The method of data collection was conducted using surveys and personal interviews with students. Results depict increased motivation and desire to learn English. It also outlines that while learning under a flipped learning model, students have developed a sense of independence and have become more autonomous and self-reliant language learners. Students now, through blended learning, perceive themselves not merely as simple English language learners but critical thinkers and community servers.Keywords:
Flipped learning, Motivation, Autonomy, English, Language.