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The present study investigated the possible effects of proactive form-focused instruction on Iranian EFL learners’ explicit and implicit grammar knowledge improvement in a flipped and a traditional class and also examined the effect of flipped class on explicit and implicit knowledge retention. Two classes were randomly assigned to an experimental (n = 31) and a control (n = 28) group.  The former received proactive form-focused instruction through metalinguistic explanation in a flipped class, whereas the latter attended a traditional grammar class. Two implicit and two explicit knowledge tests were used to evaluate the learners’ explicit and implicit grammar knowledge development and retention. A set of pretests and two sets of posttests were administered immediately and four weeks after the last treatment session. Two mixed 3x2 multifactorial ANOVAs and post hoc tests were run to spot the differences in the measures between and within the groups. The results showed that both classes improved significantly in terms of learners’ implicit and explicit grammar knowledge. Furthermore, the experimental group showed a higher rate of knowledge retention. The findings can help and ensure language program designers, educational policymakers, and language teachers to capitalize on flipped courses to teach grammar effectively and help language learners retain both explicit and implicit grammar knowledge longer.

The integration of technology into education has offered new opportunities for higher education students. Flipped class, as part of this opportunity, has inspired ample research recently. However, there is still controversy over its effectiveness. To shed more light on its potentials, the present study compares a flipped class with a traditional and an online course in terms of their effects on developing the grammar knowledge of Iranian pre-intermediate TEFL students. In addition, the perceptions of the flipped group toward their learning experience in four areas were examined: motivation, effectiveness, interaction, and satisfaction. Finally, the potential of the flipped class to assist the instructor in presenting more topics was evaluated. Fifty-nine freshmen in two different classes were selected. Then, each class was randomly assigned to an experimental (n=31) or a control group (n=28). The former received instruction in a flipped class, whereas the latter attended a traditional class. Afterward, their performance was compared with that of another group attending an online course (n= 25). The data were collected through a timed and an untimed grammaticality judgment test and a perception scale. In order to compare the content coverage in the three classes, the number of units taught in each class was divided by the total number of units assigned for the semester. The results showed that instruction in the flipped class was as effective as instruction in the traditional class and both were more effective than the fully online course. Additionally, the flipped class seemed to be a satisfactory experience for the learners. The results also indicated that drawing on a flipped class can allow the instructor to present more content without compromising the quality of instruction and learning. The results can encourage language teachers, program developers, and educational policymakers to consider the flipped classroom as an acceptable alternative.

The flipped classroom is a teaching approach that can afford additional face-to-face communication with students in the classroom. Although there are some studies that have already investigated the flipped classroom in general, few studies have investigated critical thinking and performance in learning grammar, in particular. The design of the study was a quasi-experimental research. This research was performed within an English class for six weeks in 2020. Three hundred and sixty English learners were chosen through multistage cluster sampling from two different institutions within the range of 13-19 who were studying at intermediate and upper-intermediate levels. Among fifty grammar videos, eight grammar contents based on content validity index (CVI) and content validity ratio(CVR) were selected. Questionnaires were EPT (English performance tests) and CT (critical thinking). The experimental group was educated with the flipped classroom model whereas the courses were performed based on the present syllabus in the control group. It was realized that there was no substantial discrepancy between the pre-test and post-test the scores of the control group while there was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores of the experimental group. Teachers can be proposed to manipulate the flipped classroom model to boost learners’ critical thinking and performance.

Choosing the right method for teaching is an important step in learning. Corporate trainers have always been interested in finding new ways to achieve effective learning. The present study seeks to improve language learning by measuring, comparing and prioritizing the effectiveness of three methods traditional, blended and flipped method. In terms of purpose and nature, the present study was experimental and with respect to method it was quasi-experimental including a pre-test and a post-test designed with an equivalent control group. The participants consisted of 66 employees in an Iranian organization who were required to attend English language courses. The participants were sampled in accordance with training needs analysis results in the organization. Moreover, data were analyzed by means of descriptive and inferential statistics including mean analysis, standard deviation, F-way ANOVA, and Scheffe post hoc test using SPSS software version 25. The findings of the study indicate a significant difference between the three groups and the ranking of methods in terms of learning effectiveness from the highest to the lowest level includes; 1)Flipped 2) Blended 3) Traditional, respectively. The results showed that in spite of the high effectiveness of the flipped classroom to the other methods, some cultural differences such as family preference, feasts, training customs and also resistance to new methods of learning hindered the allocation of sufficient time for practicing the lesson at home. In addition, such hindrances partially trace back to ancient Iranian culture. In conclusion, some suggestions were proposed to modify technology acceptance and other related weaknesses.