I found an article on the “flipped classroom
method” called How the Flipped Classroom Is Radically
Transforming Learning written by two teachers named
Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams. A flipped classroom delivers instruction
through interactive videos created by the students’ teacher. Although the
lecture is watched online, the homework and class activities will be done collectively
in the classroom.
One of the benefits described by Sams and
Bergmann that stood out to me in their article was the increased
teacher/student interaction.
Student interaction grew for them under the flipped classroom strategy
because the teacher became more of a guide and learning coach, rather than a
lecturer. In this method the traditional role of the teacher transitions to one
a tutor, or a facilitator. Teachers can observe whether the student understands
the material and can gage each student more accurately. Instead of the students
watching the teacher talk, the teacher can watch the students work.
The flipped classroom is very beneficial for
students who miss a lot of class due to sports, music, etc. This method will
allow students to stay caught up with the class material and not fall behind
(similar to Panopto). I do wonder though, if you carry out this method for the
whole class’ setting, how much will each student remember when watching the
lecture online prior to class time? Will this all become counter productive or
create a greater difference in the level of understanding from student to
student?
I also read a little bit about the flipped classroom method. I thought this was a very interesting concept especially because the article i read about it highly endorsed the practice. I think it would be beneficial for those students that miss a lot of class, but your question is also a good point, how much will students really remember when they come to class? I know I zone out when I watch Panapto recordings and in my mind I was thinking how is this any different then assigning reading as homework?
ReplyDeleteThis is very interesting. I think that I would really like this idea as a student, but as a teacher I do not. I think the classroom should be a place for learning and teaching, not individual work. Of coarse some days this is called for, but something the world is missing as of late is real life interactions. People are becoming so antisocial in a world based on relationship with others.
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