The document discusses the flipped classroom model of education. In a flipped classroom, instructional content is delivered to students outside of class, often through online videos, freeing up class time for more active and collaborative learning activities. During class, teachers guide students through hands-on problem solving, discussions, experiments and other engaging lessons, allowing for more personalized attention. The flipped classroom shifts the focus from a teacher-centered model to a learner-centered approach that emphasizes higher-order thinking skills.

1. The Flipped
Classroom
MAY 2015

2. The Flipped Classroom
It is an instructional strategy and a type
of blended learning that reverses the
traditional educational arrangement by
delivering instructional content, often online,
outside of the classroom and moves
activities, including those that may have
traditionally been considered homework,
into the classroom.

3. The Flipped Classroom
In a flipped classroom, students watch
online lectures, collaborate in online
discussions, or carry out research at home.
Then they engage in significant learning
activities in the classroom with the guidance
of the instructor.

4. The Flipped Classroom
The flipped classroom intentionally shifts
instruction to a learner-centered model in
which class time is dedicated to exploring
topics in greater depth and creating
meaningful learning opportunities, while
educational technology such as online
videos are employed to deliver content
outside of the classroom.

5. The Flipped Classroom
In a flipped classroom content delivery may
take a variety of forms. Video lessons
prepared by the teacher or third parties are
often used as a content delivery
mechanism, though online collaborative
discussions, digital research, or text
readings may also be used.

6. The Flipped Classroom
Flipped classrooms also redefine in-class
activities. These activities may include
application activities or more traditional
homework problems, among other
practices, to engage students in the
content.

8. The Flipped Classroom
Class activities vary but may include: using
math manipulatives and emerging
mathematical technologies, in-depth
laboratory experiments, original document
analysis, debate or speech presentations,
current event discussions, peer reviewing,
project-based learning, and skill
development or concept practice.

9. The Flipped Classroom
Since these types of active learning activities
allow for highly differentiated instruction, more
time can be spent in class on higher-order
thinking skills such as problem-finding,
collaborative work, design and problem
solving. As students engage in this, they tackle
challenging problems, work in groups,
research, and construct knowledge with the
help of their teacher and peers.

10. The Flipped Classroom
As a result the teacher's interaction with
students in a flipped classroom can be more
personalized and less didactic.
Students are actively involved in knowledge
acquisition and construction as they
participate in and assess their own learning.