American Flipped Classroom Model in Teaching Linguistic Disciplines to Students Majoring in a Foreign Language

Abstract The paper deals with the technology of using a flipped classroom model in teaching linguistic disciplines to students majoring in a foreign language. The suggested idea of ‘flipped classroom’ is based on the use of Moodle learning platform which is designed to provide educators and learners with a secure and integrated system to create personalised learning environments. The efficiency of flipped classroom model has to be ensured by incorporating in practice the so-called four pillars of flipped learning defined by the Flipped Learning Network community as flexible environment, learning culture, intentional content, and professional educator. The procedure of flipping a classroom can be efficiently arranged taking into account a step-by-step guide provided by the University of Texas at Austin: identifying in what part of the course the flipped classroom model may be used most efficiently; spending class time engaging students in application activities with feedback (peer instruction, team-based learning, case-based learning, process-oriented guided inquiry learning); clarifying links between in-class and out-of-class learning; adapting learning materials for students to acquire course content in preparation of class; extending out-of-class learning by means of individual and collaborative tasks. The recommendations for in-class language learning activities using the Extempore app in flipping the classroom have been considered. The conclusion has been made about the main advantages and challenges of the flipped classroom model in teaching a foreign language.