EFFECTIVENESS OF FLIPPED AND PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING ON DIPLOMA STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN AL AIN UNIVERSITY

Abstract

The objective of this research endeavor was to examine the effects that the integration of flipped and problem-based learning methodologies could have on students' academic performance, critical thinking abilities, and overall learning experience. Information was gathered from a sample of students who had been exposed to these pedagogical methods via a survey-based methodology. The survey comprised inquiries pertaining to academic performance, critical thinking abilities, and overall expertise. Respondents were requested to indicate their level of concurrence with these inquiries using a Likert scale. The findings demonstrated that the mean ratings for all sections were consistently high, suggesting that the efficacy of flipped and problem-based learning techniques was positively perceived. In addition, the small standard deviations provided additional evidence in favor of the concept that the respondents were largely in accord. Furthermore, the statistical analysis yielded significant results for every statement, indicating that the observed effects were improbable to have occurred by accident. The results showed that using flipped and problem-based learning strategies greatly improved students' understanding of the material, their capacity to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world situations, their ability to learn on their own, their level of engagement and enthusiasm in the classroom, and their memory of the material. Furthermore, it was discovered that the implementation of these strategies significantly improved the capacity for critical thinking, problem-solving, understanding complex concepts, innovation, and the ability to construct cogent arguments. Moreover, the comprehensive educational encounter was significantly elevated, resulting in increased student engagement, active participation, self-confidence as scholars, scholastic achievement, and the establishment of a collaborative learning environment In summary, the results of this research underscore the efficacy of integrating flipped and problem-based learning methodologies into academic environments, thereby emphasizing their capacity to enhance the academic achievements and experiences of students.