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According to EDUCAUSE, " The flipped classroom is a pedagogical model in which the typical lecture and homework elements of a course are reversed." Sounds pretty simple, right? Well, not exactly. Upon further reading about the flipped classroom concept, it becomes clear that it involves extensive preparation and planning by the instructor to do it well.
According to EDUCAUSE, " The flipped classroom is a pedagogical model in which the typical lecture and homework elements of a course are reversed." Sounds pretty simple, right? Well, not exactly. Upon further reading about the flipped classroom concept, it becomes clear that it involves extensive preparation and planning by the instructor to do it well.
Although you would
expect that flipping a classroom would be easier on the teacher, that is not
often the case. Instructors must set aside ample time to record or find video
lectures that contain quality content. An instructor must also preview all
content being assigned to be sure it is timely, relevant and engaging. The lesson plans should be well-structured
with applicable activities to complete during class time. Teachers now play the role of facilitator or
mentor as they assist students in applying their learning to class activities
or exercises.
Students should be
given clear expectations and instructions so they know exactly what they should
be doing to prepare for class. They will
need to take responsibility to become independent learners and be self-motivated
to complete their "homework"
to ensure that class time is productive.
I have talked to
some of my students who have had some experience with this format and they seem
to enjoy it. One example was a math
class that required them to watch selected videos for homework. In class, they would do complete problems and
exercises relating to the concept. The
student expressed a preference for this style as he was able to receive help
immediately when doing the problems instead of struggling on his own at home
with the regular lecture format.
It remains to be
seen on if this pedagogy results in gains in student learning outcomes and
student satisfaction, but it seems to be a creative approach to teaching.
What do you think?
A hui hou,
Terri
EDUCAUSE Learning
Initiative. (2012, February 7). 7 Things you should know about ... flipped
classrooms. Retrieved from http://www-cdn.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7081.pdf
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