UTILIZATION OF FLIPPED CLASSROOM AS A LEARNING APPROACH IN DEVELOPING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AMONG GRADE 8 STUDENTS

Abstract

This research study focused on the students perception on the utilization of Flipped Classroom and the development of 21st century skills among Grade 8 students. The descriptive method of research was used to gather the necessary data and information on the level of students perception as to satisfaction, motivation, engagement, independent learning, self-efficacy, and involvement and the level of 21st century skills development in terms of critical thinking, problem-solving and collaboration skills. The purpose of this study is to examine if there will be a significant difference on the 21st century skills development before and after the utilization of Flipped Classroom. The developed questionnaire and the pre-test post-test were the main instruments used in gathering data. Gathered data were analyzed and interpreted using appropriate statistical procedures such as mean, Standard Deviation and T – test. The results revealed that students have a positive view of Flipped Classroom in terms of satisfaction, motivation, engagement, independent learning, self-efficacy, and involvement and is viewed as an effective approach to learning. In addition, it was also revealed that among the 21st century skills, students had a high level of mastery on collaboration skills, average mastery on critical thinking skills and below-average mastery on their problem-solving skills. Furthermore, the study indicated that there is a significant difference in the development of 21st century skills among students before and after the utilization of Flipped Classroom Learning Approach. Utilization of innovative teaching approaches such as Flipped Classroom can help students develop 21st century skills that will help them adapt and succeed in a world with rapidly changing technological advancement and globalization.