Perception of Flipped Classroom as a Teaching-Learning Method Among First-Year Medical Students

Year 2026, Volume: 3 Issue: 1 , 1 - 4 , 30.04.2026

Anıta Devı

https://doi.org/10.62425/jmefm.1754129

https://izlik.org/JA76YB79JY

Abstract

Objective: The flipped classroom is an interactive teaching method, the success of which depends on how well the students and teachers perceive it as a teaching learning method, as it requires a significant amount of time and effort from both students and teachers for preclass preparation. The aim of this study was to assess the perception of the flipped classroom as a teaching method among phase I students. Methods: This study was conducted with 120 first-year MBBS students in the Department of Biochemistry at Dr. RPGMC Kangra, Tanda, over a period of three months. Two sessions utilizing the flipped classroom approach were implemented, with pre- and posttests administered through MCQs related to each session's topic. Student performance was evaluated via paired Student’s t tests via epi-info, with P < .05 considered statistically significant. A feedback survey using a Likert scale was conducted for both students and faculty and was analyzed. Results: A significant difference was observed between the pretest and posttest scores, with a p value of <.001. The responses to the majority of the questionnaire items regarding the flipped classroom model were positive, with more than 75% of both students expressing favorable opinions. Conclusion: The flipped classroom was well received by students who agreed that it enhances engagement, fosters self-directed learning, and improves students' analytical and problem-solving skills.

Keywords

Flipped classroom; , Interactive teaching; , feedback

Ethical Statement

The IEC of Dr. RPGMC reviewed and discussed the protocol (No: IEC/002/2022) entitled “Introduction of flipped classroom as teaching learning method among the first year M.B.B.S students” submitted by Dr. Anita Devi, Assistant Professor, Biochemistry, DrRPGMC, Kangra at Tanda, Himachal Pradesh. Date:11.04.2022 Decision: The committee approves the research work to be conducted in its present form.

Thanks

We would like to thank the MEU Coordinator for guidance and the Institutional Ethical Committee of DRPGMC Tanda for allowing me to conduct the research in the institution. We thank all the study participants and the faculty members for their participation and support.

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