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Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) Volume 17. Number 1, March 2026 Pp.339-356
This qualitative study examines how a two-phase flipped blended learning model can enhance student engagement and self-regulated learning in a digitally mediated English as a Foreign Language foundation program at a Vietnamese university. The study aims to evaluate whether iterative instructional refinement can address cognitive overload and limited learner autonomy among low proficiency engineering students, thereby contributing to more sustainable flipped learning practices in technology oriented contexts. A total of 655 engineering students participated across 22 classes, including 325 students in Phase 1 and 330 students in Phase 2, allowing for a comparative, design-based evaluation of instructional adjustments. Data from teacher reflective reports, student group discussions, and researcher journals were thematically analyzed using qualitative analysis software, with high inter-coder agreement confirming coding rigor. Findings indicate that more than 70 percent of teachers and most student groups in Phase 1 reported cognitive overload and limited readiness for self-regulated learning, whereas approximately 80 percent of students in Phase 2 reported improved clarity, workload manageability, and learning motivation following design revisions. The study recommends structured scaffolding of self-regulated learning, clearer task sequencing, and strengthened teacher presence to optimize flipped blended models for learners with developing academic autonomy.
Ngo, P. A. (2026). Implementing a Flipped Blended Learning Model in EFL Instruction for Engineering Students: A Qualitative Evaluation. Arab World English Journal, 17(1): 339-356
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Dr. Phuong Anh Ngo specializes in Applied Linguistics. She earned her M.A. in Linguistics in Sweden (2007) and her Ph.D. from the University of Reading, United Kingdom (2012). Her research focuses on English language education, and she has published widely and authored two books in language teaching while supervising M.A. and Ph.D. research. She is currently a lecturer in the English Department at Hanoi University. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2488-849X