Flipped Learning method. It started with an observation. Students only need a teacher around when a question needs an answer or to provide help if the student gets
stuck on an assignment, not when students are listening to a lecture or to review the content of a lesson. Thus, a new method of teaching
began. I had never heard of this type of learning and so I began to research the concept. Although, there is quite a debate about this teaching method, educators found that their students understood the material better than ever.
What is the definition of "Flipped Classroom"? Well, simply put there is no real definition other than what I found on the Techsmith website :
A reversed teaching model that delivers instruction at home through interactive, teacher-created videos and moves “homework” to the classroom. Moving lectures outside of the classroom allows teachers to spend more 1:1 time with each student. Students have the opportunity to ask questions and work through problems with the guidance of their teachers and the support of their peers - creating a collaborative learning environment.Basically, this is how flipped learning works:
- Students prepare for class by watching video, listening to podcasts, reading articles, or contemplating questions that access their prior knowledge.
- After accessing this content, students are asked to reflect upon what they have learned and organize questions and areas of confusion.
- Students then log in to a Facebook-like social tool, where they post their questions.
- The instructor sorts through these questions prior to class, organizes them, and develops class material and scenarios that address the various areas of confusion. The instructor does not prepare to teach material that the class already understands.
- In class, the instructor uses a Socratic method of teaching, where questions and problems are posed and students work together to answer the questions or solve the problems. The role of the instructor is to listen to conversations and engage with individuals and groups as needed.
Reading the assumptions along with the truths helped me to learn more about the concept.
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
The debate over this teaching method will continue to be argued. Dr. Eric Mazur of Harvard University has been researching this type of learning since the early ’90s. This video shows how interactive learning is used to help teach physics.
What are some benefits of this method?
- Gives teachers more time to spend 1:1 helping students
- Builds stronger student/teacher relationships
- Offers a way for teachers to share information with other faculty, substitute teachers, students, parents, and
the community easily - Produces the ability for students to “rewind” lessons and master topics
- Creates a collaborative learning environment in the classroom
Another article I found useful was actually about the 2 men that came up with the Flipped Learning Method, Jonathon Bergmann and Aaron Sams. Both are educators who have won awards for their teaching accomplishments.
To me, this teaching method is a great way to teach students to work more independently, think more critically, and has the benefit of taking pressure off the student and letting them learn at their own pace.
There are numerous other websites to research this topic, you should check them out!
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