Improving EFL non-English majors’ pronunciation via a flipped classroom: A modular approach

Xin Zhang and Asmaa AlSaqqaf (2025) Improving EFL non-English majors’ pronunciation via a flipped classroom: A modular approach. International Journal of Instruction, 18 (2). pp. 517-532. ISSN 1694-609X

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Abstract

Despite common pronunciation challenges faced by Chinese non-English majors, research on incorporating technology-enhanced language learning within a flipped classroom framework to improve their English pronunciation remains scarce. This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of a flipped classroom module in enhancing the English pronunciation of this demographic group. A quasiexperimental design under the quantitative approach was employed, involving 100 undergraduate students divided into an experimental group with 49 students and a control group with 51 students. The experimental group received 14 weeks of teaching utilizing a flipped classroom module, which included pre-recorded pronunciation lessons for self-study before class and in-class interactive activities such as pronunciation drills. Meanwhile, the control group received the same duration of English pronunciation instruction but through traditional methods, consisting mainly of lectures and minimal practice. Independent samples t-tests and paired samples t-tests were employed to determine any significant differences between the two groups based on the pre-and post-test results evaluating English pronunciation. Results showed that the experimental group demonstrated a significantly higher improvement in English pronunciation after the intervention, with a significant level of 0.008 and a large effect size of 1.043. The study concludes that integrating technology into the flipped classroom model can significantly improve language skills, particularly pronunciation, among EFL learners.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Chinese learners, EFL non-English majors, flipped classroom module, Teaching English pronunciation, effect size
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB5-3640 Theory and practice of education > LB2300-2430 Higher education P Language and Literature > PE English language > PE1-3729 English > PE1001-1693 Modern English
Department:	CENTRE > Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	27 May 2025 16:31
Last Modified:	27 May 2025 16:31
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/43946

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