A Reflection on Flipped Learning
Trach, E. (2020, January 1). A Beginner's Guide to Flipped Classroom. Retrieved November 09, 2020, from https://www.schoology.com/blog/flipped-classroom
- Identify 3 new insights or takeaways from your work with Flipped Lessons.
- After reading about Flipped Lessons/Learning, I began to reflect about the numerous ways in which Flipped Lessons help students learn in a unique way. First of all, I thought the history about how Flipped Learning came to be was very insightful. Jonathan Bergman and Aaron Sams, who decided to turn their lectures into recorded videos for their students who were out sick, faced a challenge that many other educators face (Trach 1). Flipped learning allows students to learn in the best pace and mode that works best for them, their families, and their learning style. In addition, I also learned how Flipped Learning allows students to have more control over their own learning (Trach 1). This allows for more engagement from students because they are being supported in ways that align to their learning style. Additionally, I thought the Four Pillars of FLIP were insightful strategies that teachers can use everyday. For example, prioritizing hands on learning in lessons (the I) and being a professional educator (the P) allows for ech students’ needs to be met by the instructor and allows for both hands on/independent learning. (Trach 1).
- Discuss 2 more ways in which you can integrate Flipped Lessons in your future classroom and the ways in which students could benefit from such integration.
- In my future classroom, I would integrate Flipped Lessons by making the classroom environment very relaxed, by having the furniture not situated in a lecture style environment, but instead having some tables, some individual desks, and some comfy chairs and rugs. This will create a flexible learning environment that supports all students, and alleviates pressure for them to learn in a specific, confined way. Another way I would integrate Flipped Learning into my future classroom is by incorporating creative and interactive activities, such as Role Play activities, Fish Bowl activities, and have lots of Q & A sessions where students can assist each other in answering questions. (Trach 1). These activities will allow for more student to student interaction, for students to experience different points of view, and for students to get hands on assistance in their learning from their peers.
- Identify any remaining questions about Flipped Lessons or presentation tools.
- One remaining question about Flipped Lessons I have is regarding teachers recording their lectures/lessons for students to watch on their own time. My question is, is there a specific way in which teachers should record these lessons that is the most successful for students to absorb the information? For example, is there a specific application that works well for instructors to record their lessons on?
Trach, E. (2020, January 1). A Beginner's Guide to Flipped Classroom. Retrieved November 09, 2020, from https://www.schoology.com/blog/flipped-classroom