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Have You Flipped Yet?

5/16/2014

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Have you tried "flipping" your classroom yet? It is a bit intimidating but once you get the hang of it the results can be amazing. I remember when I was trying to implement constructivist-based teaching strategies in my college classes and asking my mentor, Peter Eppig of Antioch New England University, "How do you get the students to read their homework?" His response helped so much. He said, "What meaningful task do they have to read the homework for?" When I started creating more meaningful classroom tasks for my students they realized they couldn't do them without having read the material, watched the video, or listened to the lecture.

What is Flipped Learning? 
Flipped Learning is a pedagogical approach in which direct instruction moves from the group learning space to the individual learning space, and the resulting group space is transformed into a dynamic, interactive learning environment where the educator guides students as they apply concepts and engage creatively in the subject matter.

That is the idea with the flipped classroom. You don't waste class time with reading, watching videos, listening to lectures. You use class time to manipulate the content, solve a real-world-like problem, produce a product, complete a task. You are in a position to coach and be the "Guide on the side" rather than the "Sage on the stage." 

The Flipped Learning Network, talks about four pillars of the flipped classroom:
1. Flexible Environment - Flexibility in how the learning environment is arranged and flexibility in their expectations of student timelines for learning. 
  • Establish spaces and time frames that permit students to interact and reflect on their learning as needed.
  • Continually observe and monitor students to make adjustments as appropriate.
  • Provide students with different ways to learn content and demonstrate mastery. 
2. Learning Culture - The classroom culture changes from a teacher-centered culture to a student-centered culture. Learners no longer only sit and listen to the teacher lecture but are actively involved in constructing their understanding by using the knowledge they have gained to accomplish a task, create a product, or solve a real-world-like problem. 
  • Give students opportunities to engage in meaningful activities without the teacher being central. 
  • Scaffold these activities and make them accessible to all students through differentiation and feedback. 
3. Intentional Content - Teachers are continually thinking about what strategies they want to use to, not only increase student learning of content, but also to help students develop conceptual understanding, develop process skills, and internal standards of quality. All of this occurs in a developmentally appropriate environment and manner. 
  • Prioritize concepts used in direct instruction for learners to access on their own. 
  • Create and/or curate relevant content for students.
  • Differentiate to make content accessible and relevant to all students. 
4. Professional Educator - The teacher's role is changing from one of disseminator of information to one of observer and diagnostician. Teachers are continually observing students, providing formative feedback, and assessing their work. Educators are reflective in their practice, work collaboratively to improve their instruction, accept constructive criticism, and tolerate or embrace the controlled chaos in their classroom. To the outside observer it may look as if the teacher is taking a less prominent role in the student-centered environment but be certain that teachers remain the essential ingredient much like the conductor of an orchestra or coach of an athletic team.
  • Make yourself available to all students for individual, small group, and class feedback in real time as needed. 
  • Conduct ongoing formative assessments during class time through observation and by recording data to inform future instruction. 
  • Collaborate and reflect with other educators and take responsibility for transforming your practice.

By the Numbers:
  • *In 2012, 48% of teachers flipped at least one lesson, in 2014 it is up to 78%
  • *96% of teachers who have flipped a lesson would recommend that method to others
  • *46% of teachers researched have been teaching for more than 16 years, but are moving towards flipped classrooms
  • *9 out of 10 teachers noticed a positive change in student engagement since flipping their classroom (up 80% from 2012)
  • *71% of teachers indicated that grades of their students have improved since implementing a flipped classroom strategy
  • *Of the teachers who do not flip their classroom lessons, 89% said that they would be interested in learning more about the pedagogy
Contact us if you would like our assistance in transforming your classroom practice.
http://flippedlearning.org/domain/46
http://www.learndash.com/interesting-flipped-classroom-statistics/
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