The Perceived Effectiveness of Implementing the Flipped Classroom Model in the Enhancement of English -Students' Spoken Performance.

Abstract

Nowadays, the English language has a crucial role in the Algerian educational System. The speaking skill is one of the major aspects of learning English or any other foreign language. On account of the learners’ innumerable challenges with regard to developing the speaking performance, EFL teachers around the world have noticed that a big number of learners have several difficulties in improving their speaking skill. This issue has driven teachers to look for novel and more rewarding teaching methods, and techniques to help EFL learners to improve their speaking performance. The aim behind this study is to find out how the flipped classroom model affects EFL learners’ speaking development. The research employed a mixed method the qualitative and quantitative to examine the attitudes of the teachers and students towards the use of FCM for the development of English speaking. It involved administering a questionnaire to 52 Master one students and a questionnaire with ten teachers affiliated with the Department of Foreign Languages at Abdelhafid-Boussouf University Centre at Mila. The result of the analysis showed that the flipped classroom approach has a positive impact in improving EFL learners speaking skill. The application of FCM was a beneficial method in the EFL classroom speaking. The study suggests motivating teachers to use new technology, particularly FCM, in their teaching strategy.