The Impact of Flipped Classroom on Students’ Self-Efficacy: An Investigation in Accounting

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Abstract

The latest learning methods emphasize student-centered learning and the use of technology in teaching. The flipped classroom is one of the latest educational methods that combines active learning with the use of technology. It is an emerging educational approach that completely transforms the traditional classroom structure from teacher-centric to student-centric. Unlike the traditional methods, where the instructor provides direct lecture, the flipped classroom emphasizes active learning in the classroom and the uses of technology to acquire content outside of the classroom. Prior studies state that many accounting students lack confidence in their abilities to accomplish their academic tasks successfully. Also, literature calls for examining the effectiveness of new teaching and learning methods in the accounting field. More specifically, it is still not clear how the flipped classroom affects the self-efficacy of students. In this study, using a quasi-experimental method with a pre-test and post-test design and the self-efficacy scale introduced by Gota (2012) , I strive to answer this question by providing evidence from accounting education. Considering the literature supporting the positive effect of flipped classroom on the most aspects of students’ learning, I expect to find a positive impact of flipped classroom on accounting students’ self-efficacy.

Author

• Mohammad Tavakolifar, Morgan State University