Teaching English Collocations to Iranian Language Learners Using Flipped and Non-Flipped Classes: Does It Make a Difference?

Document Type : Original Article

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Assistant Professor, Department of English Languages and Literature, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract

This study investigated the impact of flipped and non-flipped learning on the acquisition of English collocations by Iranian EFL learners.In this study,, a quasi-experimental design was employed, and 80 students were selected through convenience sampling. The participants’ proficiency level and homogeneity were determined using the Quick Placement Test (QPT). They were divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group engaged in flipped classroom activities, while the control group received traditional instruction. The researcher conducted the instructional process, after which both groups participated in a collocation assessment. For data analysis, descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) were utilized. The results indicated that the performance of the language learners in the experimental group on the collocation test was significantly better than that of the learners in the control group. Therefore, employing flipped learning strategies in language education can facilitate vocabulary instruction, particularly in complex areas such as collocations.

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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 27 November 2024
  • Receive Date: 19 June 2024
  • Revise Date: 22 November 2024
  • Accept Date: 27 November 2024