The Effect of Flipped Classroom on Academic Self-Efficacy and Self-Directed Learning among Students in English Lesson

Introduction: Nowadays, readiness for self-directedness and self-efficacy is considered as a motivating factor in student learning. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of reverse-class teaching on self-efficacy and self-directed learning of students at Payam-e-Noor Delfan University in English. Methods: The semi-experimental method, in which 30 students of Punjab-e-Noor Delfan University who selected the English language during the 2018-2019 semester, were selected by available sampling method and randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups (Each group is 15 people). The research instrument was questionnaires academic self-efficacy (Jinks & Morgan, 1992) and self-directed learning (Fisher et al, 2001). Data were analyzed by SPSS software version 23 and using covariance analysis. Results: The results showed that there is a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in terms of academic self-efficacy and self-directed learning with its components (self-control, Interest in learning and self-management), and the flipped classroom teaching increased academic self-efficacy and self-directed learning (self-control, Interest in learning and self-management) among students in English (p<0/001). Conclusion: The flipped classroom method can improve the level of academic self-efficacy and self-directed learning in learning (self-control, Interest in learn, self-management) among students. So, professors can thus use this teaching method to increase academic self-esteem and self-directed learning of students.