PROMOTING ACTIVE LEARNING AND INDEPENDENT LEARNING AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS USING FLIPPED CLASSROOM

Abstract

With the aspiration from Malaysia government’s STEM initiatives, we see the necessities to adapt technology and its tool in teaching and learning has become imminent. However, the process to upgrade the learning experience and efficiency have yet to rise prominently as Malaysian teachers are facing challenges to move from their conventional teaching because they think it is a laborious task. The research I intend to focus in implies the application of flipped learning methodology with the integration of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in accommodating the needs of different learning styles, abilities, and interests. It aims to break through the negative perceptions on the use of technology and enhance learning by promoting active learning and independent learning among these young students of the 21st Century. The technology integration will replace the traditional teaching and learning methodologies that can help to reform Malaysia’s education system to comply to the principles of Education 4.0 and promoting our learners to a competitive edge in the global arena. Using flipped learning, the active and independent learning can be promoted by incorporating and adopting the educational technology into teaching and learning, that revolutionize the way students receive information; encourage active students and parents’ participation from pre-lesson till post-evaluation period; as well as engaging their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.