Teachers’ Practices and Perceptions of the Flipped Classroom Approach

A Case Study of the English Department of Faculty of Arts and Humanities Kairouan in Tunisia

Abstract

Despite the importance of the flipped classroom approach, few studies have investigated its implementations in Tunisia. This study attempts to fill this gap by exploring the different applications of flipped classroom approach, its spread, and its applicability in Tunisia. This study aims to study the Flipped classroom approach’s practices in the English department within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities Kairouan (FLSHK). It also focuses on the English professors’ perceptions regarding this approach. Two research methods were used to collect data; observation of five English classes and interviews with nine FLSHK English professors. This research is of great value in understanding Tunisian professors’ perceptions of the flipped classroom and its applications within Tunisian English classrooms to seek better learning experiences. The findings have significant implications on teaching, teachers, and learners’ experiences.