The flipped classroom describes a reversal of traditional teaching where students gain first exposure to new material outside of class, usually via reading or lecture videos, and then class time is used to do the harder work of assimilating that knowledge through strategies such as problem-solving, discussion or debates. (Vanderbilt University, Center for Teaching).
Flipped classroom is an instructional strategy and a type of blended learning that reverses the traditional learning environment by delivering instructional content, often online, outside of the classroom. Flipped classrooms also redefine in-class activities. It moves activities, including those that may have traditionally been considered homework, into the classroom. In a flipped classroom, students watch online lectures, collaborate in online discussions, or carry out research at home and engage in concepts in the classroom with the guidance of a mentor.
In the traditional model of classroom instruction, the teacher is typically the central focus of a lesson and the primary dissemination of information during the class period. The teacher responds to questions while students defer directly to the teacher for guidance and feedback. In a classroom with a traditional style of instruction, individual lessons may be focused on an explanation of content utilizing a lecture-style. Student engagement in the traditional model may be limited to activities in which students work independently or in small groups on an application task designed by the teacher. Class discussions are typically centered on the teacher, who controls the flow of the conversation. Typically, this pattern of teaching also involves giving students the task of reading from a textbook or practicing a concept by working on a problem set, for example, outside school.
Mutasem Z. Bani-Fwaz , I welcome your very excellent answer on the right time. Flipped class room not only blended but the students get the scope of preparation for their practical works in home, they watch video or see the outlines or the other course related works to maximize their out-put in the class room.
Yes Sir, I am agree with you this may be formal and informal both. What may be the application, or source of the learning or the format bu the learning should be the actual. I think there is no formal format for this. Any format can be applicable in the learning system.
If it works and is better than simple teaching, to promote meaningful learning
This is welcommed development , provided that students have the same opportunity, without economic, technical or cultural obstacles.
The main benefits of the flipped class room are:
1. Best use of time
2. Best use of the resources
3. Better understanding
4. Easy space management
5.Effective learning
6. Building up the capability of self learning attitude
7.Development of the analytical ability.
It may work in urban areas, but not in rural areas where such learning facilities cannot be afforded by the lower income people.
Dear Wishfully, The issue is being discussed about Bangladesh which is going to be digitally rich country. NET and mobile devices are available in the villages. Moreover, we are discussing about the practical oriented subjects which are urban based or in small towns.Still ,yes I am partially agree with you but not like impossible anything. It may happen if the authority of the institutions want to start it. Thanks for your answer.
Professor Barbara,
Thanks for the adding of very informative answer. In fact , I didn't get any related publication of Flipped class room and its performance in the developed or developing countries. Is there any research paper from your side or others? I will be glad for the reference to add my upcoming research.
Regards