You may have heard of the term "flipped classroom". But, what exactly is it? Basically, it means that lectures are done outside the classroom and work that would traditionally be assigned as homework is done inside the classroom. This results in many great results:
I especially like the idea of a flipped classroom. As an art teacher, much of our work is hands-on. Imagine our next photography assignment: Instead of telling you to go home and take 20 slow shutter speed photos, I tell you to go home and go over the lesson on shutter speed. The next day, we go out as a class and take 20 slow shutter speed photos each. Instead of being on your own when you can't get the shutter speeds right, I am right by your side to help you. Phenomenal, right? ;-)
As great as it is, there are some critics. Some people think that flipped classrooms are nothing but students watching videos on their own or that videos are replacing the teacher. This is untrue. Because each student learns differently, a video screen may not be the answer for every student. Because of this methods used in a flipped classroom should be varied: videos, games, projects, podcasts, etc. If a flipped classroom is being managed correctly, all of the above methods are utilized. Teachers are also still very much needed to pass on their knowledge, help problem solve and to assess student understanding and progress.
Overall, I think that having a flipped classroom is great. If you have any questions about it, please contact me. If you would like to learn more about the flipped classroom, check out this video that I created: https://goanimate.com/videos/0yFkQo1J93Wk.
Sources:
The Daily Wiff
Knewton
Edutopia
- Students become more responsible for their own learning.
- Students cultivate their own knowledge, instead of listening to me talk about mine.
- Less time is needed in the classroom for "talk", so more time is available to work directly with my students.
- If students make notes of questions while doing their independent lecture, I am available for longer periods of time during class to work with the student directly on any problem areas.
- Learning is individualized, instead of a one size fits all solution: students work at their own pace, students have their problem areas addressed and a variety of presentation is used for all learning styles.
I especially like the idea of a flipped classroom. As an art teacher, much of our work is hands-on. Imagine our next photography assignment: Instead of telling you to go home and take 20 slow shutter speed photos, I tell you to go home and go over the lesson on shutter speed. The next day, we go out as a class and take 20 slow shutter speed photos each. Instead of being on your own when you can't get the shutter speeds right, I am right by your side to help you. Phenomenal, right? ;-)
As great as it is, there are some critics. Some people think that flipped classrooms are nothing but students watching videos on their own or that videos are replacing the teacher. This is untrue. Because each student learns differently, a video screen may not be the answer for every student. Because of this methods used in a flipped classroom should be varied: videos, games, projects, podcasts, etc. If a flipped classroom is being managed correctly, all of the above methods are utilized. Teachers are also still very much needed to pass on their knowledge, help problem solve and to assess student understanding and progress.
Overall, I think that having a flipped classroom is great. If you have any questions about it, please contact me. If you would like to learn more about the flipped classroom, check out this video that I created: https://goanimate.com/videos/0yFkQo1J93Wk.
Sources:
The Daily Wiff
Knewton
Edutopia