Analyzing Flipped Classroom Themes Trends in Computer Science Education (2007–2023) Using CiteSpace

Abstract

Flipped classroom (FC) overcomes many drawbacks of traditional teaching and has a wide range of applications in the field of (computer science) CS education. Systematically analyzing the research themes and keywords of the flipped classroom in CS teaching is of great significance in guiding the improvement of the teaching quality of the flipped classroom. In this study, we used CiteSpace to statistically analyze the data of 229 articles published in the core library of Web of Science from 2007 to July 18, 2023, and visualize author co-citation clustering, and keyword co-occurrence. The results of the study showed that (1) the statistical analysis indicated that the application of flipped classroom in CS education has entered a trough period; (2) based on the cluster of author co-citation network, three research themes of CS flipped implementation, online learning, and skill development were identified in this study. (3) Based on the co-occurrence of keywords, this study identified three research hotspots: integration strategies, flipping effectiveness, and challenges faced.