What Exactly Is a Flipped Classroom?
Have you ever heard of the term "Flipped Classroom" before? No it doesn't involve using Flip Cameras with your students. The flipped classroom is a new trend in teaching which is drawing both praise and criticism from educators and parents. Let's lay it out plainly. Below we will look at a traditional classroom and then at a flipped classroom.
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Organization: Teachers teach lessons in class. In class work is completed. Some homework may be sent home. Preparation: Resources are prepared ahead of time. These may include PowerPoint, Prezi, Smart presentations, websites, worksheets, etc. Teachers largely rehearse lessons in their heads as they develop them. Lessons mostly stay with the teacher. Expectations: Students come to school as sponges ready to soak in knowledge through activities with the teacher. They then go home and work on reinforcement through practice/homework. |
Organization: Teachers record video lessons. Class time is devoted to review of concepts. Homework every night (watch the concept video for next day). Preparation: Teachers prepare resources for teaching and review. These include the same as a traditional classroom. Teachers record lessons far in advance and build a video library of lessons to share with students and other staff. Expectations: Students watch video lessons the night before they come to school. Students receive individualized attention and help throughout the day. Live whole class review is used as needed. |
If you critically think about both situations you can come up with a list of pros and cons for each. The main idea behind a flipped classroom is to give students more time with the teacher in a one-on-one environment and empower parents to learn more about what their students are actually learning. Critics of the idea site that students lack the drive to learn independently and watch video segments at home. Proponents say that the flipped classroom teaches student's independence and skills they will need later in life. I suppose I see both sides to the coin.....but I must admit, the Idea of it all intrigues me. Especially if video lessons are shared and can be used for reinforcement to the classroom teachers instruction. What do you think about the concept? Is it sound and is it feesible? Check out the video below to see one classroom experience.
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