Flipped Classroom

After researching and creating a presentation on the topic of a flipped classroom, I am compelled to say that this form of teaching is extremely beneficial for the academic success of students. Implementing the strategy of a flipped classroom requires the lecture parts of lessons to take place at home or in classroom centers and the application of the content takes place in class whereas the teacher can offer guidance or allow the students to assist one another with understanding a topic or building knowledge on that of their peers. I found this strategy of teaching to be effective because teachers can spend more time making instructional decisions because the students would be actively engaged and displaying their understanding of a lesson. The teacher will be able to formally assess the students on the topic as well. PlayPosit is a very cohesive website for the use of teachers to upload videos and other materials for lessons. I would use PlayPosit for those reasons as well as progress monitoring during lessons. Depending on the lesson, I would even include links for more articles, activities, or ideas for the benefit of my students. As found in the article titled What is Flipped Learning, the four pillars that sum up the purpose of the flip are goals for me as a future educator. The pillars of the FLIP are to create a flexible environment, encourage a positive learning culture, implement intentional content, and to serve as a professional educator. In my future classroom, I am most sure that I will use the strategy of a flipped classroom as it will benefit students, parents, and teachers. Students will have the ability to review classroom lectures and lessons at their own pace, parents will have the ability to monitor the progress of their child, and teachers will be able to assess the progression of students’ learning, their learning style, and their level of comprehension. I would use this strategy to help me group students based on their understanding. That way I could serve as a guide to students to clear any misconceptions or misunderstandings they may have about a topic. I have attached a video of a teacher who makes understanding the flipped classroom very clear. (The Flipped Classroom)