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The Effects of Flipped Learning on English Speaking Motivation and Proficiency

Research Project

Project/Area Number 23K00719
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeMulti-year Fund
Section一般
Review Section Basic Section 02100:Foreign language education-related
Research InstitutionTohoku Gakuin University

Principal Investigator

リース エイドリアン  東北学院大学, 教養教育センター, 教授 (90590068)

Project Period (FY) 2023-04-01 – 2026-03-31
Project Status Granted (Fiscal Year 2023)
Budget Amount *help
¥4,680,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,600,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,080,000)
Fiscal Year 2025: ¥1,430,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,100,000、Indirect Cost: ¥330,000)
Fiscal Year 2024: ¥1,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥300,000)
Fiscal Year 2023: ¥1,950,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥450,000)
Keywordsflipped learning / L2 learning motivation / speaking / pronunciation / Flipped learning / Motivation / Speaking
Outline of Research at the Start

The study investigates the effectiveness of the flipped learning model on the self-confidence of Japanese EFL learners to speak English. The mixed-design study will compare students in a flipped classroom with those in a non-flipped classroom, looking at the dynamics of motivation and self-confidence as well as proficiency in a pre-post-test design.

Outline of Annual Research Achievements

In the first year of this project, the focus was on deciding on effective ways to conduct the experiment, which is planned to be conducted during the second year of the project. This was achieved through attending and presenting at various domestic and international conferences. At these conferences, I was able to receive feedback on my previous research as well as the current research project. Based on the feedback I received, I decided to move away from the self-worth theory for this project as it might be too complex for students. Instead, I will focus on the self-determination theory and language learning mindsets for the main study. Further investigations into the self-worth theory, however, will continue.

Current Status of Research Progress
Current Status of Research Progress

2: Research has progressed on the whole more than it was originally planned.

Reason

The plan for the experimental stage of the study (in the second year) is in place and I am making smooth progress with preparing the videos to be used in the flipped learning aspect of the study. The change from the initial plan to the self-worth theory to the self-determination theory was a small bump, but was easily overcome. I will, however, continue my research based on the self-worth theory as a separate study.

Strategy for Future Research Activity

In the first half of the second year of the project, I will carry out the intervention. This will include a pretest speaking task in which students (sample size approximately 150) will be required to record themselves speaking English. The sample will be broken into three groups: 1) flipped plus speech recognition software, 2) flipped only, and 3) control. All groups will receive the same instructions on pronunciation during class, but groups 1 and 2 will be given short (< 10 minutes) videos to watch as part of their flipped learning. In addition, during class Group 1 will use automatic speech recognition software (provided through Google Documents) to check their pronunciation as they speak. In July, students will be required to do the recorded speaking task as the posttest.

Report

(1 results)
  • 2023 Research-status Report
  • Research Products

    (7 results)

All 2023

All Presentation (7 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 3 results,  Invited: 3 results)

  • [Presentation] Silence in Japanese classrooms from the perspective of the self-worth theory2023

    • Author(s)
      Leis, A.
    • Organizer
      The Japan Society of English Language Education 45th National Conference
    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] A self-worth perspective on boosting Japanese students’ English speaking motivation through flipped learning2023

    • Author(s)
      Leis, A.
    • Organizer
      50th JACET Summer Seminar
    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] A Self-worth Theory Perspective on the Motivation of Japanese Adolescent Learners of English2023

    • Author(s)
      Leis, A.
    • Organizer
      Applied Linguistics Association of Australia (ALAA) Conference 2023
    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Language Learning Emotions and Mindsets2023

    • Author(s)
      Nakamura, S., & Leis, A.
    • Organizer
      49th Japan Association for Language Teaching International Conferenc
    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Why Hiroki is to blame for our students’ silence2023

    • Author(s)
      Leis, A.
    • Organizer
      Miyagi Board of Education ALT Conference
    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
    • Invited
  • [Presentation] Praising with Purpose2023

    • Author(s)
      Leis, A.
    • Organizer
      at Tohoku Private Schools Conference
    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
    • Invited
  • [Presentation] How Hiroki Stops our Students From Speaking up2023

    • Author(s)
      Leis, A.
    • Organizer
      Nagano Board of Education Teacher Conference
    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
    • Invited

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Published: 2023-04-13   Modified: 2024-12-25  

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