Assessment of the Implementation of Flipped Classroom Setup in DIFEQUATIONS at Holy Angel University – School of Engineering and Architecture

Abstract

Flipped classroom is an interactive teaching approach which provides active learning. In the first semester of school year 2023-2024, flipped classroom was implemented in DIFEQUATIONS under the School of Engineering and Architecture of Holy Angel University. Basic knowledge about each topic were provided by the instructors to the students before the in-campus sessions with the aid of asynchronous discussions such as pre-recorded videos and module resources and online assignments through the university’s learning management system. Students were equipped with fundamental principles and knowledge which were utilized during their in-campus sessions where active and interactive learning took place, acquiring them with mathematical skills and competencies. This study was conducted to know the perception of the second year engineering students who were enrolled in DIFEQUATIONS when flipped classroom was carried out. Ten statements regarding the evaluation of the General Engineering program, which was the implementation of flipped classroom in DIFEQUATIONS, were rated by the students and indicated strongly agree response with an average rating of 4.34. Students responded agree with the flipped classroom approach, getting an average rating of 4.10, which were the evaluations from thirty statements regarding flipped classroom. Suggestions and comments were solicited from the students to recognize the challenges, know the feedback and identify ways to improve the implementation of flipped classroom. Flipped classroom was a good way of understanding, studying and learning, where students were able to grasp each lesson in a more accessible and engaging process.