STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN A VIRTUAL CLASS BY FLIP LEARNING APPLICATION

Abstract

Engagement is very crucial in the virtual language learning process and needs to
be always maintained. One way to keep learning engagement is the application of
the FLIP learning approachh. Four pillars of FLIP Learning namely Flexible
surroundings, Learning Culture, Intentional Content, and Professional Educators
should be incorporated into teaching to engage learning. This study aimed to find
out the occurrence of engagement in virtual Speaking classrooms, as well as
pinpoint the most influential pillar of FLIP Learning in the class. The research
used a qualitative method by conducting class observations and surveys for data
collection. The class observations and surveys were conducted within two weeks
during the semester. The respondents were fifty students from virtual Speaking
classes in semester 1 of the academic year 2021/2022 of STBA LIA Jakarta. It was
revealed that learning engagement occurred, and Professional Educators is the
most influential factor out of four pillars of FLIP Learning in the virtual Speaking
Classes.