Is the Flipped Classroom the Ideal Learning Environment?
One solution to creating this ideal learning environment is the flipped classroom which engages students and puts them in control of their learning environment. Below is a video demonstration of a lesson taught using the principles of a flipped classroom. During the video, you will gain insights into the strategies used during the study based on flipped classroom pedagogy. Below the video is additional data supporting why this author believes the flipped classroom might be the best learning environment.
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The flipped classroom increases engagement, arguably the most potent force to enhance education. Flipped classrooms deployed strategically do not sacrifice the quality and quantity of the content. Content in the flipped classroom is outside the boundaries of class time, and this frees classroom time to be leveraged as a forum for students to practice, apply and demonstrate mastery of the content. (Harris, 2016)
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Traditionally the instructor is seen as "sage on the stage"; however, in the flipped classroom, the instructor is transformed into "the sage on the side" Data shows an improvement in test scores compared to the traditional lecture style classroom. (Hlinak, 2016) Flipped classroom educators can use technology to bring lectures to the students outside the classroom. Once at the school, students drive the classroom discussion and engage in the processing part of learning which involves synthesizing, analyzing, and critical thinking.
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For example, undergraduate medical students at the University of Glasgow took a flipped classroom course. Those students who were previously unfamiliar with this approach "stated that they enjoyed the approach and wished for more academic days to be designed like this. Overall satisfaction was also high." (Boyle, 2016)
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The flipped classroom (according to Bloom's taxonomy of cognitive learning objectives) places remembering and understanding outside of class time, and the remaining four levels of applying, analyzing, evaluating, and adapting/creating; during classroom time. (Adams, 2015) Though stating that any learning environment is the ideal is shortsighted, this author affirms that the flipped classroom presents a paradigm shift that takes education closer to that goal. (Alexander, 2015)
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References
Adams, N. E. (2015). Bloom's taxonomy of cognitive learning objectives. Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA, 103(3), 152–153. https://doi.org/10.3163/1536-5050.103.3.010
Alexander, M. M. (2018). The flipped classroom: Engaging the student in active learning. J. Legal Stud. Educ., 35, 277–277.
Boyle, J., Quail, N., Loo, X. Y., & Linn, A. (2016). Flipping the classroom: is it worth the bother? The clinical teacher, 14(2), 137–138.
Freepik Company S.L, na. (2022). Flipped classroom infographics templates. Slidesgo. Retrieved September 16, 2022, from https://slidesgo.com/theme/flipped-classroom-infographics#search-flipped+classroom&position-1&results-1&rs=search
Harris, B. F., Harris, J., Reed, L., & Zelihic, M. M. (2016). Flipped classroom: Another tool for your pedagogy tool box. Developments in Business Simulation and Experiential Learning: Proceedings of the Annual ABSEL conference. Retrieved September 12, 2022, from https://absel-ojs-ttu.tdl.org/absel/article/view/3061
Hlinak, M. (2016). Flipping and moocing your class or: How i learned to stop worrying and love the mooc. J. Legal Stud. Educ., 33, 23–23.
Saulnier, B. (2015). The flipped classroom in systems analysis & design: Leveraging technology to increase student engagement. Information Systems Education Journal, 13(4), 33–33.
Alexander, M. M. (2018). The flipped classroom: Engaging the student in active learning. J. Legal Stud. Educ., 35, 277–277.
Boyle, J., Quail, N., Loo, X. Y., & Linn, A. (2016). Flipping the classroom: is it worth the bother? The clinical teacher, 14(2), 137–138.
Freepik Company S.L, na. (2022). Flipped classroom infographics templates. Slidesgo. Retrieved September 16, 2022, from https://slidesgo.com/theme/flipped-classroom-infographics#search-flipped+classroom&position-1&results-1&rs=search
Harris, B. F., Harris, J., Reed, L., & Zelihic, M. M. (2016). Flipped classroom: Another tool for your pedagogy tool box. Developments in Business Simulation and Experiential Learning: Proceedings of the Annual ABSEL conference. Retrieved September 12, 2022, from https://absel-ojs-ttu.tdl.org/absel/article/view/3061
Hlinak, M. (2016). Flipping and moocing your class or: How i learned to stop worrying and love the mooc. J. Legal Stud. Educ., 33, 23–23.
Saulnier, B. (2015). The flipped classroom in systems analysis & design: Leveraging technology to increase student engagement. Information Systems Education Journal, 13(4), 33–33.
