JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES (J-EDUCAT) EĞİTİM ARAŞTIRMALARI DERGİSİ
Published May 30, 2025 | Version v1
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Talk the Flip: Empowering Adult Learners through Inquiry-Driven Speaking Classes

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  • 1. ROR icon Bahçeşehir University
  • 2. ROR icon Mary Immaculate College

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Abstract

This study explores the effectiveness of integrating the Flipped Classroom (FC) model with Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) to enhance English-speaking proficiency among adult EFL learners. Conducted at a language institute in Ankara, the research involved 20 participants aged 20–30, randomly assigned to either a control group (traditional instruction) or an experimental group (FC-IBL integration). A quantitative design was employed, utilizing pre- and post-tests based on the Cambridge English Speaking Exam (B1 Level), alongside the Community of Inquiry (COI) Survey to measure teaching, social, and cognitive presence. Findings revealed statistically significant improvements in both groups; however, the experimental group demonstrated greater gains (mean increase from 13.8 to 16.7) compared to the control group (14.7 to 16.1). COI results indicated enhanced learner engagement, interaction, and autonomy in the FC-IBL environment. Despite starting with lower proficiency scores, the FC group outperformed their peers by leveraging self-directed pre-class study and collaborative in-class activities. These results suggest that the FC-IBL model fosters a more effective and engaging learning experience than traditional methods, particularly in developing oral proficiency. Limitations include the small sample size, short course duration, and variation in learner backgrounds, underscoring the need for larger-scale, longitudinal research.

 

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2024-11-25
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2025-03-12
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2025-05-01
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2025-05-30

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