Jisc Change Agents' Network Conference 2024

The presentation will discuss a case study of a level 6 module designed using a flipped classroom model and created to develop student’s understanding of evidenced based practice in the field of Sport Coaching. Flipping the classroom can cause anxiety amongst faculty, who rightly have concerns around the level of preparation completed by students (Loo, 2016) and the subsequent engagement in the class activities (Roderiguez, 2016). This talk will outline how the students as partners approach has been used to promote engagement with the flipped model by encouraging students to co-create the curriculum and develop their own rules for engagement. By engaging students as partners in their own learning, they are able to select the materials they want to focus on for their learning and manage how this is discussed with their peers. During the model, students take responsibility for managing the group work process and defining acceptable engagement levels.

The presentation will review the rationale for the model, and reflect upon the delivery logistics (including the use of specific learning technologies to promote student engagement) as well as the challenges and successes, discussed from the perspectives of both tutors and students. Key learnings will be presented around how to facilitate students as ‘rule setters’ and to build confidence in their co-creation roles.