The study analysed the impact of the flipped classroom (FC) approach on weaving experience, self-efficacy and students’ learning achievement. To achieve this purpose, a quasi-experimental (pre-test/post-test) design, with a control group and an experimental group, was implemented. A mixed methods approach was used to evaluate the outcomes of the intervention. Forty- four first year senior high school students of an elective textile education subject participated in the study. An academic achievement test and a semi-structured group interview were employed as data-gathering instruments. Descriptive and inferential statistics (parametric and nonparametric tests), as well as thematic analysis were used to analyse the data collected. Findings of the study indicated that, regarding the acquisition of skill set and the maintenance of academic achievement, the students in the treatment group taught using the FC approach obtained higher levels of achievement juxtaposed with the students in the control group tutored with a traditional teacher-centred approach. The study further established that a flipped-classroom approach was engaging, interactive and exciting for students. The students in the experimental group, via the qualitative inquiry, expressed satisfaction with the practice in weaving and felt elevated in their knowledge, attitudes, self-learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills acquisition. Therefore, the study recommended that the school adopt the FC approach as a method of teaching studio-based Visual Art subjects to support instructional hours.

To reduce the dependency of the exportable Paraffin wax, as a major resist component in batik making, the study examined the possibility of using the locally available natural rubber latex extracted from the natural rubber tree as a resist medium for batik production. A series of experiments were conducted using the rubber latex on mercerized cotton as a resist via stamping, tjanting and screen printing techniques. The experimental and descriptive methods under the qualitative research approach were the main instrument deployed. It was realized based on the various experiments conducted, that the natural rubber latex coagulates when expose to air, making its application difficult to adhere well on the fabric. To resolve this, a concentrated ammonia solution and poly vinyl acetate were added to the freshly tapped natural rubber latex to prevent coagulation, prolong its liquid state and improve its viscosity to make it applicable onto the cotton fabric. Though the unpleasant smell remains after de-latex, the project proved successful after a series of washing to reduce the smell of the turpentine. Further research is suggested to examine how the smell of the turpentine can be reduced to avoid eroding the brightness of the dyed fabric, especially when dyed with lighter colours such as orange and yellow.Keywords: Natural rubber latex; ammonia solution; poly vinyl acetate; mercerized cotton; batik

No abstract