The Flipped Classroom: The Future of 21st Century Education?
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As a future educator, it is my
responsibility to discover the most effective ways to operate my classroom. By
combining the effective techniques from the past with the new and emerging
educational theories, future educators will be constructing a new story in
education (Drake, Reid & Kolohon, 2014). But what will the new story
entail? Personally, I believe one of the teaching practices that will be
essential in improving our education system will be the flipped classroom model.
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The flipped classroom model aims in
creating a system where the student goes over the lesson at home, and uses
class time to work on the homework (Knewton, 2011). By flipping the current traditional
model on its head, students will be able to gain knowledge effectively and
efficiently. With all students showing up to class with a general understanding
on the topic, the teacher has the ability to focus on the application of the
knowledge they learned the night before. While working through the homework,
the teacher walks around the class, offering
assistance to students who are
struggling. Before these students may have just given up on the homework if
they didn’t have any help at home, but in this new model, they receive the help
they require instantly. Maintaining a positive classroom environment is very
important as when students get discouraged, they begin to resist learning.
Since the flipped classroom model is
a 21st century idea, it relies heavily on the Internet and
technology (Herreid & Schiller, 2013). When students go home for the day, they will be required to go over
the lesson for tomorrow. This entails them going online to watch pre-recorded
video sessions, go through online modules, or for just reading information. For
the students who do not have access to these tools at home, teachers can
provide the information in the form of text, or the student can use school
resources to ensure they are still getting the proper education. The following video shows how the flipped model can be applied in a traditional classroom.
Video from YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojiebVw8O0g
My education class this semester is
my first class to utilize this model and therefore; I have been lucky enough to
experience first hand the benefits it brings to the table. The class has
shifted from a traditional lecture format to an active learning approach. The
majority of class time is occupied with class discussions and group work,
allowing me, the student to build knowledge for myself, making education more
meaningful. In a lecture of 100 students, it would be very difficult to imply
student-centered learning in a traditional setting. In the flipped classroom,
teachers act as facilitators, and therefore instead of lecturing, they can
utilize their time to help students make sense of the information. Also by
creating an active learning center, I am more engaged and excited to go to
class, as I no longer am sitting in a seat for three hours simply copying off
notes from a slide show.
The flipped classroom will allow
students to make the most out of class time, and allow teachers to personalize
education. It creates a student-centered environment where students will learn
actively, straying away from the traditional lecture format. I believe this
model is the future of 21st century education and it will definitely
be a strategy I will implement when I become a teacher.
References
Drake, S., Kolohon, W., & Reid, J. (2014). Interweaving
curriculum and classroom assessment: Engaging the 21st century learner. Don
Mills, Ontario: Oxford University Press.
Flipped Classroom - Unlimited Personalized Lessons from
Knewton. (n.d.). Retrieved October 8, 2015, from
https://www.knewton.com/flipped-classroom/
Herried, C., & Schiller, N. (n.d.). Case Studies and the
Flipped Classroom. Retrieved October 8, 2015, from
http://archive.aacu.org/pkal/regionalnetworks/documents/CRWG-SPEE-REF-01.pdf
Lucas,
ReplyDeleteYour blog once again impressed me. The information and resources you provided was in-depth and very well related to what is being done in EDUC 4P19, for example relating it to what is actually being done in class (flipped class). Your research into the subject was done well, and most pictures and hyperlinks correlated well with the information being discussed in that area. One point that I think would help make the blog even better is removing the story model framework picture and making it a hyperlink instead. This would help the flow of the blog, but still showcases the information you wanted to discuss. I am excited to see what is in store for you last blog.
Lucas,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your second post of the year! I think it is very interesting that you based your post on your responsibility as a future educator. You then continue to explain your personal opinion of implementing the flipped classroom model and why you think it is beneficial. I think you do a fantastic job of explaining how this model affects the students learning. After reading your post I fully understood how the model is applied and the significance of providing the students with the support they need within the classroom, rather than at home. Regarding this, my only question for you is what happens if a student does not complete the lesson at home? I also thought it was interesting that you brought your experience of EDUC 4P19 into your post. This provides a real life example and shows that it can be beneficial to all students, even in a large setting. Overall, your pictures and YouTube videos connect to your material and allow you to increase the validity of your opinion on a flipped classroom.
Lucas,
ReplyDeleteFirst, I would like to begin by saying that your use of media (i.e. pictures, hyperlinks, and video) is commendable. Your two pictures are beneficial in the sense that they help the reader conceptualize some of the issues and ideas you put forth. I especially liked the "flipped classroom" image because it makes it extremely clear what exactly a flipped class would look like in comparison to a traditional model. You clearly used a number of good outside sources to back up your arguments. Further, your use of personal experience in the text is good because it makes the ideas a little more relatable to the everyday reader. All in all good post.
As I have understood, in order for the flipped classroom to work it requires that the students complete class readings / lectures / materials outside of class time (presumably after school). This suggests to me that homework is going to be extensive. Do you believe that this is a positive thing? Personally I'm on the fence about assigning daily homework tasks that would eat up a lot of the students' after school time and I see this as one of the issues of a flipped classroom. What are your thoughts?