Flipped Learning Approach to Enhance Vocabulary Acquisition - A Literature Review

Abstract

The English language has captivated the world because it is capable of helping students meet the expectations of the 21st century. The development of all linguistic abilities and being a skilled language user is greatly aided by vocabulary mastering. In the rapidly changing domains of education today, technology is widely embraced and expected as one of the characteristics of 21st-century desires in the English language teaching and learning process. Over the past few years, the Flipped Learning approach has become one of the most well-liked examples of blended learning that incorporates technology. In accordance with the present educational demands of the globalized world, the Flipped Learning approach is an innovation in teaching that focuses on creating a student-centered and self-directed learning environment as well as enhancing language skills especially vocabulary acquisition among students within and outside of the classroom. This review discusses the Flipped Learning approach and outlines both its significant advantages and disadvantages for teaching and learning the English language and enhancing vocabulary acquisition. In order to stay up with worldwide demands, it is intended that this paper would provide some insights to educators on how to broadly adopt the Flipped Learning Approach in educational institutions as an efficient approach for teaching and learning vocabulary.