A new approach: The Flipped Classroom
what is a flipped Classroom?
Flipped Learning is an approach where direct instruction moves from group learning to individual learning. This results in a group space where there is a transition towards a dynamic, interactive learning environment. This is also where the educator guides students as they apply concepts and engage creatively in the subject matter.
In A Flipped Classroom, What does a Lesson look like?
In a Flipped Learning environment, the lesson is usually taught at home or outside of class. Then the students come to class with questions and the assignment to work on the next day.
EXAMPLE of FLIPPED LESSON: Teaching Math - Teacher records math lesson by using Screencast-O-Matic - Uploads this lesson online, to Schoology or Moodle so the student can view it from anywhere, at anytime - The student watches the video, takes notes, and starts the homework on their own time - Students then come to class ready to discuss, ask questions, and finish the homework with the instructor their to help them Here is a video I made as an example!
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The key benefits to this FLIPPED CLASSROOM are:
- students gain necessary knowledge before class
- instructors guide students to actively and interactively clarify and apply that knowledge during class
Why are Instructors Flipping their Classrooms?
Students learn more deeply.
As a result of students taking responsibility, interacting meaningfully and often with their instructor and peers, and getting and giving frequent feedback, they acquire a deeper understanding of the content and how to use it.
Students are more active participants in learning.
The student role shifts from passive recipient to active constructor of knowledge, giving them opportunities to practice using the intellectual tools of the discipline.
Interaction increases and students learn from one another.
Students work together applying course concepts with guidance from the instructor. This increased interaction helps to create a learning community that encourages them to build knowledge together inside and outside the classroom.
Instructors and students get more feedback.
With more opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and therefore demonstrate their ability to use it, gaps in their understanding become visible to both themselves and the instructor.
As a result of students taking responsibility, interacting meaningfully and often with their instructor and peers, and getting and giving frequent feedback, they acquire a deeper understanding of the content and how to use it.
Students are more active participants in learning.
The student role shifts from passive recipient to active constructor of knowledge, giving them opportunities to practice using the intellectual tools of the discipline.
Interaction increases and students learn from one another.
Students work together applying course concepts with guidance from the instructor. This increased interaction helps to create a learning community that encourages them to build knowledge together inside and outside the classroom.
Instructors and students get more feedback.
With more opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and therefore demonstrate their ability to use it, gaps in their understanding become visible to both themselves and the instructor.