Analysis of the blended learning and flipped classroom methods in the EFL classroom in order to identify an effective learning method

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to identify the best method (Blended Learning or Flipped Classroom) to improve the level of education for 4th grade students. As it has been shown, teachers need training to change the traditional methods of education by using innovative methods, as it is important to have high-quality education that can be adapted to new educational paradigms. Flipped Classroom and Blended Learning are two important methodologies for teachers who use these methods to improve and change their traditional classes (which generally have used books and the blackboard) by introducing creative and participatory classes for students. The goal in analyzing and comparing these two methodologies is to look for a teaching method in which students can participate and understand the new language. This research tries to demonstrate which of these two methodologies can be used to attract and maintain students’ attention. This research aims to help teachers to leave out traditional material in favor of finding better strategies or methods to improve the teaching and learning process.