Module 8 Activity 10 The Flipped Classroom

The flipped classroom is a teaching approach which involves a reverse of the traditional lecture and homework.  Students watch video lectures and complete tasks on their own after which they would interact with the teacher in the classroom to deal with concepts that they do not understand. The video lecture is often seen as the key ingredient  in the flipped approach, such lectures being either created by the teacher and posted online or selected from an online repository. The value of a flipped class is in the repurposing of class time into a workshop where students can inquire about lecture content, test their skills in applying knowledge, and interact with one another in hands-on activities. During class sessions,the teacher functions as a coach or advisor, encouraging students in individual inquiry and collaborative effort.

The flipped classroom is one that I would employ because it encourages constructivism at home for the students as well as collaboration when they get back to the classroom. The teacher is able to determine those students who have grasped concepts and those who need individual assistance in dealing with the learning.