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The Effect of Project-Based Learning and Project-Based Flipped Classroom on Critical Thinking and Creativity for Business English Course at Higher Vocational Colleges

Purpose – With the evolving demands of the global and Chinese economies, cultivating critical thinking and creativity has become imperative for social and economic development. However, contemporary educational practices have not kept pace with this essential need. This study examines the effects o...

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Main Authors: Hao, Lijie, Tian, Kun, Mohd Salleh, Umi Kalsum, Leng, Chin Hai, Ge, Shigang, Cheng, Xinliang
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Language:English
Published: Universiti Utara Malaysia Press 2024
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L Education (General)
Online Access:https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/30356/1/MJLI%2021%2001%202024%20159-190.pdf
https://doi.org/10.32890/mjli2024.21.1.6
https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/30356/
https://e-journal.uum.edu.my/index.php/mjli/article/view/19712
https://doi.org/10.32890/mjli2024.21.1.6
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spelling my.uum.repo.303562024-02-01T14:09:15Z https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/30356/ The Effect of Project-Based Learning and Project-Based Flipped Classroom on Critical Thinking and Creativity for Business English Course at Higher Vocational Colleges Hao, Lijie Tian, Kun Mohd Salleh, Umi Kalsum Leng, Chin Hai Ge, Shigang Cheng, Xinliang L Education (General) Purpose – With the evolving demands of the global and Chinese economies, cultivating critical thinking and creativity has become imperative for social and economic development. However, contemporary educational practices have not kept pace with this essential need. This study examines the effects of project-based learning and project-based flipped classrooms on critical thinking and creativity in higher vocational colleges. Moreover, this research delves into the disparity and comparative analysis between the two approaches. Methodology – A between-group quasi-experimental study was designed. Data were collected from 120 respondents from one higher vocational college in Shanxi District using cluster sampling. The Ennis-Weir Critical Thinking test and District creativity test were used to collect data for further analysis. Data were analysed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and paired-sample t-test. Pairedsample t-tests are employed to test the effects of two teaching methods, while ANCOVA is used to compare the discrepancy between the two methods. With the combination of paired sample t-test and ANCOVA, the more effective teaching method can be determined. Findings – The results indicated that project-based learning and flipped classrooms significantly affected critical thinking and creativity. Besides, the project-based flipped classrooms had a larger effect on critical thinking and creativity, proving to be a more effective teaching approach to transform the present curriculum pedagogy. Significance – This study theoretically integrates class activities into higher-order thinking skills and guides teachers and educators to cultivate talents in higher vocational education. Universiti Utara Malaysia Press 2024 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en cc4_by https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/30356/1/MJLI%2021%2001%202024%20159-190.pdf Hao, Lijie and Tian, Kun and Mohd Salleh, Umi Kalsum and Leng, Chin Hai and Ge, Shigang and Cheng, Xinliang (2024) The Effect of Project-Based Learning and Project-Based Flipped Classroom on Critical Thinking and Creativity for Business English Course at Higher Vocational Colleges. Malaysian Journal of Learning and Instruction (MJLI), 21 (1). pp. 159-190. ISSN 1675-8110 https://e-journal.uum.edu.my/index.php/mjli/article/view/19712 https://doi.org/10.32890/mjli2024.21.1.6 https://doi.org/10.32890/mjli2024.21.1.6
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Hao, Lijie
Tian, Kun
Mohd Salleh, Umi Kalsum
Leng, Chin Hai
Ge, Shigang
Cheng, Xinliang
The Effect of Project-Based Learning and Project-Based Flipped Classroom on Critical Thinking and Creativity for Business English Course at Higher Vocational Colleges
description Purpose – With the evolving demands of the global and Chinese economies, cultivating critical thinking and creativity has become imperative for social and economic development. However, contemporary educational practices have not kept pace with this essential need. This study examines the effects of project-based learning and project-based flipped classrooms on critical thinking and creativity in higher vocational colleges. Moreover, this research delves into the disparity and comparative analysis between the two approaches. Methodology – A between-group quasi-experimental study was designed. Data were collected from 120 respondents from one higher vocational college in Shanxi District using cluster sampling. The Ennis-Weir Critical Thinking test and District creativity test were used to collect data for further analysis. Data were analysed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and paired-sample t-test. Pairedsample t-tests are employed to test the effects of two teaching methods, while ANCOVA is used to compare the discrepancy between the two methods. With the combination of paired sample t-test and ANCOVA, the more effective teaching method can be determined. Findings – The results indicated that project-based learning and flipped classrooms significantly affected critical thinking and creativity. Besides, the project-based flipped classrooms had a larger effect on critical thinking and creativity, proving to be a more effective teaching approach to transform the present curriculum pedagogy. Significance – This study theoretically integrates class activities into higher-order thinking skills and guides teachers and educators to cultivate talents in higher vocational education.
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author Hao, Lijie
Tian, Kun
Mohd Salleh, Umi Kalsum
Leng, Chin Hai
Ge, Shigang
Cheng, Xinliang
author_facet Hao, Lijie
Tian, Kun
Mohd Salleh, Umi Kalsum
Leng, Chin Hai
Ge, Shigang
Cheng, Xinliang
author_sort Hao, Lijie
title The Effect of Project-Based Learning and Project-Based Flipped Classroom on Critical Thinking and Creativity for Business English Course at Higher Vocational Colleges
title_short The Effect of Project-Based Learning and Project-Based Flipped Classroom on Critical Thinking and Creativity for Business English Course at Higher Vocational Colleges
title_full The Effect of Project-Based Learning and Project-Based Flipped Classroom on Critical Thinking and Creativity for Business English Course at Higher Vocational Colleges
title_fullStr The Effect of Project-Based Learning and Project-Based Flipped Classroom on Critical Thinking and Creativity for Business English Course at Higher Vocational Colleges
title_full_unstemmed The Effect of Project-Based Learning and Project-Based Flipped Classroom on Critical Thinking and Creativity for Business English Course at Higher Vocational Colleges
title_sort effect of project-based learning and project-based flipped classroom on critical thinking and creativity for business english course at higher vocational colleges
publisher Universiti Utara Malaysia Press
publishDate 2024
url https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/30356/1/MJLI%2021%2001%202024%20159-190.pdf
https://doi.org/10.32890/mjli2024.21.1.6
https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/30356/
https://e-journal.uum.edu.my/index.php/mjli/article/view/19712
https://doi.org/10.32890/mjli2024.21.1.6
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