An Empirical Study On Flipped Classroom Model Based On Micro-Lectures For English Teaching

Flipped classroom is emerging as the new paradigm of modern education,but the effect differs.The study used the research of literature,case analysis method,the qualitative and quantitative research methods.The study introduced English flipped classroom model based on micro-lectures on the basis of previous studies and analyzed key elements of the model.Besides,the study made a survey on whether students were satisfied with the model.Meanwhile,according to six dimensions: learner,instructor,course,technology,design and environment,deeply research were also carried out to explore the critical factors that affected students' perceptions of and attitudes towards the English flipped model.What's more,on the basis of interview and analysis,some suggestions were given by the author on the features that micro-lectures should obtain since the micro-lectures have got high evaluation in the perspectives of instructional usability and efficiency.It was concluded that flipped classroom model based on micro-lectures was also accepted by vocational students,and has gained great satisfaction.Among six dimensions,design dimension was proved to have a significant effect on students satisfaction.Micro-lectures in flipped classroom should be in performance mode,on some specific language points,less than 10 minutes,in two languages,with normal speed and animated characters.Since the English flipped classroom has been proved to be a success to some extent,four features that flipped classroom model were concluded from the study,with the hope of giving some suggestions and inspiration for educators who are planning to apply flipped classroom model into practice.