Flipped Classroom Model: Why, How, and Overview

Positive discipline is without a doubt a an exemplary model to follow. Nonetheless, when it comes to teaching and learning, The Flipped Classroom model seems to be as effective. Not following the traditional path has worked wonders before. In the following post, I will touch on Flipped Learning based on personal experience and from the information I could gather.

 

First of all, we all know how traditional lessons are conducted. The teacher presents the content, students remain silent throughout most of class. By the end of it, he leaves homework for learners to work on. When Flipped Leaning is applied however, the opposite happens: The teacher leaves students an assignment or a set of questions. These questions are directly connected to the following lesson. He usually suggests what sources or tools learners can make use of so as to do their research. During the following class, students focus on hands-on activities, help each other through collaborative work, etc. Their tutor is also there to dispel any doubts that may arise during the activities or to clarify some points from the assignment.

 

What is more, another major advantage to this model is the personalization of teaching. Teachers can focus more on individual students who need assistance. The well known MKO (More knowledgeable other) technique is utilized as well. In other words, the students who have a better understanding and skill-set of the content aid their peers. They are paired up for this to happen. At this point, you may wonder what exactly learners do during their very first lesson. Basically, the teacher starts walking them through the process of flipped learning. Taking advantage of technology goes without saying. It comes naturally for students to use online resources to conduct their research an work on tasks. Notwithstanding, it is our job to curate the content to be used in class. As well as teaching how to properly search for content and rely only on reputable sources. The only drawback I can think of for the Flipped Model is the complexity of the homework. The tasks must be manageable for learners. Not to mention that the topic to be learned through this model cannot be too advanced or demanding.

In review, there is no denying how useful Flipped Learning can be in any classroom. Implementing it in your school may be slightly daunting at first. Be that as it may, as was the case with Positive Discipline, the results acquired in the long run will be more than worth it. Having students as active participants of the learning process makes a huge difference in their attitude. Showing them their opinions and contributions matter should always be part of our belief system as educators.

Sources:
- Personal experience.
- Teachings in Education YouTube Channel.