An Action Research Study on Implementing Flipped 
Classroom and Online Learning Resources in an English 
Listening and Speaking Course for University Military 
Service Program Students

Kuo, I-Chun

doi:10.70711/neet.v4i1.8520

An Action Research Study on Implementing Flipped Classroom and Online Learning Resources in an English Listening and Speaking Course for University Military Service Program Students

Kuo, I-Chun

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted skill-based language courses, with military cadets facing particular challenges due to
irregular attendance caused by shift duties. This study implemented a flipped classroom model in a freshman English Listening and Speaking
course at Kainan University, integrating digital tools such as BBC Learning English, MyET, Quizlet, Kahoot, and Padlet to construct a teaching cycle of "pre-class inputin-class interactionpost-class reinforcement". Adopting a teaching practice research design and comparing
student performance between a traditional semester (110-1) and a flipped semester (110-2), it was found that the flipped model reduced the
failure rate from 24% to 12%, significantly improved oral fluency, and markedly reduced pauses and pronunciation errors. Questionnaires indicated high student approval for interactive tools like MyET and TED Talks. The flipped classroom not only enhanced language proficiency
but also fostered autonomy, critical thinking, and global awareness, although the assessment of listening skills remained insufficient. The
study provides practical insights for language teaching and digital integration for special populations.

Keywords

Flipped Classroom; English Listening and Speaking; Digital Learning Tools; Teaching Practice Research; Military Cadets

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.70711/neet.v4i1.8520

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