EXTENT OF USE OF FLIPPED CLASSROOM IN TEACHING BUSINESS SUBJECTS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ONITSHA EDUCATION ZONE OF ANAMBRA STATE

Abstract

This study examined the extent of use of flipped classroom in teaching business subjects in public secondary schools in Onitsha Education zone, Anambra State. One research question was developed and answered while one null hypothesis was formulated and tested at .05 level significance. Descriptive Survey design was used for the study and 183 business subjects’ teachers from 26 public secondary schools in Onitsha Education Zone were studied. A-10 item self-developed questionnaire was used for data collection Face and content validity of the instrument was established using three experts in the field of education. To determine the internal consistency of the instrument, Cronbach alpha method was used and a reliability Coefficient value of 0.98 was obtained. One hundred and eighty three (183) questionnaire administered were duly completed and retrieved with the help of five research assistants. Mean, standard deviation and t-test were used for data analysis. Findings revealed that Business subjects’ teachers in secondary schools in Onitsha Education Zone used flipped classroom in teaching business subjects to a low extent. Gender did not significantly affect respondents’ mean ratings on the extent flipped classroom is used in teaching business subjects in public secondary schools. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher concluded that flipped classroom is used in teaching business subjects in secondary schools to a low extent. It was recommended among others, State Ministry of Education should organize training and re-training to familiarize and sensitize business subject teachers on how to use flipped classroom approach in teaching. This could trigger their creativity and innovation in the use of the approach in instructional process.