A FLIPPED CLASSROOM WITH MICRO-LEARNING BASED MODEL FOR ENHANCING STUDENT ACADEMIC OUTCOMES AND ENGAGEMENT IN BIOLOGY

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a micro-learning based flipped classroom model on the academic performance and engagement of first-year biology students at Minzu Normal University of Xingyi. Ninety students were recruited and assigned evenly into experimental and control groups, with 45 students each. The experimental group was exposed to the micro-learning based flipped classroom model, while the control group followed traditional teaching methodologies. The research was structured into four distinct phases. The initial phase involved collecting baseline data to ascertain both students’ and teachers’ perspectives on the current educational practices. The second phase was dedicated to the development of the flipped classroom model, which was then fine-tuned based on the feedback received from a panel of experts. The third phase of the study focused on the experimental deployment of the model, examining its effectiveness. The data revealed that the experimental group significantly outperformed the control group in terms of academic performance, as evidenced by improved scores on the post-tests. Furthermore, enhanced engagement levels were observed among the experimental group, as indicated by the post-intervention surveys. The final phase of the study confirmed a strong preference among students for the micro-learning based flipped classroom model over traditional teaching approaches. The conclusive evidence from the study’s results substantiates the effectiveness of the innovative teaching model, demonstrating notable improvements in both academic achievements and engagement among students who were taught using the flipped classroom methodology. These findings advocate for the integration of flipped classroom and micro-learning strategies to augment the learning experiences and outcomes in biology education. This research contributes essential insights into the potential for educational innovation to transform teaching and learning in higher education settings.

Key Words: Flipped Classroom, Micro-Learning, Biology