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A flipped classroom inverts the conventional structure of the classroom in which an instructor provides new information during class and students practice these skills outside the classroom. Instead, the flipped classroom invites students to learn new material outside class to gain a basic understanding, and to use class time instead to apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate that information through discussion, debate, and problem-solving activities with the support structure from both instructor and peers. In this way, learning becomes active rather than passive.
How to Implement It:
How to Implement It:
Provide exposure to new materials prior to class: Content such as textbook readings, lecture videos, podcasts, screencasts, etc. become required reading/viewing for students in the class, providing a joint basis for knowledge when entering the classroom.
Provide an incentive for students to prepare for class: When students prepare for this class, provide tasks associated with that preparation. Usually, teachers will associate this task with points such as online quizzes, worksheets, or short writing assignments. Grading for completion on such assignments is typical, as class activities might provide the feedback students need.
Provide a mechanism to assess student understanding: The aforementioned prep work students complete can serve as a means to gauge student understanding. Pre-class online quizzes, for example, can allow the instructor to practice Just-in-Time Teaching (where the instructor tailors class activities to focus on the elements with which students are struggling).
Provide in-class activities that focus on higher level cognitive activities: Students gain basic knowledge outside of class, so class time should promote deeper learning. Depending on the class and the learning goals, this might manifest as debates, data analysis, or synthesis activities. The key is that students are using class time to deepen their understanding and increase their skills at using their new knowledge rather than simply reviewing or lecturing.
Other Resources:
Other Resources:
Flipped Classroom, Faculty Innovation Center, University of Texas at Austin.
What, Why, and How to Implement a Flipped Classroom Model, Office of Medical Education Research and Development, Michigan State University.
Looking for 'Flippable' Moments in Your Classroom, Faculty Focus.
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