“Ultimately, flipped learning is not about flipping the “when and
where” instruction is delivered; it’s about flipping the attention away from
the teacher and toward the learner.”
Flipped Learning - Aaron Sams & Brian Bennett, Brian
Flipped Learning is defined by Flipped Learning Network as “a pedagogical approach in which direct instruction moves from the group learning space to the individual learning space, and the resulting group space is transformed into a dynamic, interactive learning environment where the educator guides students as they apply concepts and engage creatively in the subject matter.”
The flipped learning is a pedagogical approach that includes
two steps:
a.
Offering opportunities where students could
interact with learning content before the class. This includes watching an
interactive video, reading courses contents, viewing an interactive PowerPoint,
etc.
b. Engaging students during class in individual /
group activities when they are expected to apply higher-order of thinking.
How to Flip my
Class:
According to the New
York University flipped learning implementation involves six steps:
Step 1: Define content scope, learning
objectives, & instructional strategies
Step 2: Student’s gain familiarity with new
material before class
Step 3: Activities that motivate students
to prepare before class
Step 4: In-class activities that provide
students opportunities to deepen understanding
Step 5: Post-class activities that extend
student learning
Step 6: Ongoing evaluation and assessment
Challenges in
implementation of Flipped Learning:
There are usually four major challenges:
• Role of Teacher: The role of the teacher
is changing from ultimate authority in class to a facilitator of learning. Teaching
students how to learn is more important than teaching them content.
• Creating Videos: Teacher-created videos
takes effort but are more effective than public videos as they design
specifically for a given student.
• Time:
It usually takes a substantial amount of time to plan and develop
materials for flipped learning but not every class needs to be a flipped class.
• Preparing Students: Explain the
benefits of flipped learning to students and create a new culture of learning when
students are empowered. Watching a few
videos in class with your students, while modeling how you want them to
interact with video is a good practical approach.
Websites:
1. Flipped Learning Organization
e-Book:
Flipped Learning: Gateway to Student Engagement
Videos: