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ETAP 623 Fall 2014

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Flipped Classroom

Flipping your Classroom

Introduction/Purpose

Wouldn't it be be great if students could spend the time they had in math class doing practice problems instead of being taught the content? Wouldn't it be great if the students themselves came into class with the basic background knowledge that allowed teachers to challenge them with examples? Wouldn't it be great if we could get students to take ownership over their education?

In this day and age, where classes are roughly 40 minutes long, teachers struggle to find time to challenge their students, as they have to spend the bulk of their time explaining and walking them through the basics of the material. Teachers need to be able to find some way to be able to reach students both inside and outside of the classroom. Insert the flipped classroom. The flipped classroom is a technological solution for teachers who feel these pressures. The flipped classroom allows students to view the material the night before class, and then come to class ready to practice. I will explore the flipped classroom idea in a mathematics classroom so you understand the pros and cons of it.

Needs Assessment

Problem

In today’s teaching, we each have certain standards we must cover throughout the course of the year. This is easier said than done. In 10 months it is next to impossible to teach students to master level for your entire curriculum. Besides that, most teachers are just given 40 minutes a day. Most of that time is spent introducing a topic and some practice. We do not have time to really dive deep into a topic or really get our hands dirty with real-life application projects. Yet year after year, teachers are graded on how many students pass their exam and how many reached mastery level. Now with the common core, the state of New York has stated students must reach an 80% proficient level in Mathematics and 75% in ELA. With all of these standards and so little time, how can we teach students effectively and get them to reach these levels?

Having been a teacher for four years, I have been looking and looking for ways to be more effective in my mathematics classroom. I have always wished we could spend more time in class doing problems than introducing concepts. Students need to actually be performing the skills and need repeated practice in order to master a concept. We cannot just introduce a topic, give a few problems, and move on. They will not be able to retain the information. We need to find more time for supervised practice. The “flipped classroom” concept will always students to receive this support.

What is to be Learned

In this mini-course, you will first off learn what a flipped classroom is. This will be probably one of the most important things for anyone taking this course as to be able to use this concept; you must have a firm understanding of the educational strategy. Once we have a good understanding of a flipped classroom, I will then describe characteristics of what an effective class looks like. I will also give you instructional strategies and ideas to use such as tips for any teachers who wish to try it. I will finally include examples of lessons that used the flipped classroom. With all of this, I sincerely hope you will leave this course with a firm idea of what a flipped classroom is and how you could individually incorporate it into your classroom.

The Learners

This mini-course will be for any educator who wishes to find more time for instructional practice instead of lecture. If you’re a teacher who feels they do not have enough time to teach their students properly and are looking for a strategy to extend their students learning, this mini-course is for you. The flipped classroom can be used for any type of curriculum and technically any level. However, it is more suited for the upper levels. In the end, each learner will walk away with a solid understand of a flipped classroom and will be able to apply it to their classroom.

Instructional Context

This entire course will be on-line so any students who which to participate will need to have access to a computer with internet connection on a regular basis. Instruction will come from articles, journals, videos, and some lecture. Students will also be assessed through on-line discussion, activities throughout the course, and finally their final project which will be to create an entire unit based solely on the flipped classroom.

Exploring the Problem and Solution

Students of this course will continuously be exposed to the ideas of a flipped classroom. They will see videos and read about scenarios of when the flipped classroom was put into action. They will also be exposed to situations where the flipped classroom failed and ones where it succeeded. Students will be able to recognize positive strategies as well as recognize bad ones. They will also always be communicating to each other through discussion boards to continue their exploring of the concept.

Goals

At the end of this mini-course, I want each participant to have a firm understanding of what a flipped classroom is and how they could incorporate it into their classrooms. I want them to feel comfortable with it so they may be willing to try it. A flipped classroom is a very beneficial solution to every teacher’s problem of a lack of instructional time. When they finish this course, they will be comfortable with the flipped classroom and be properly prepared to employ it in their classroom if they wish.

Analysis of Learner and Context

My instruction will be based on the following driving questions:

1) What is the flipped classroom? 2) How can a flipped classroom be successful? 3) How can it be integrated in your classroom?

Performance Objectives

Learning Objectives for the Flipped Classroom

  • Students will be able to explain what a flipped classroom is through discussion.
  • Students will be able to identify the pros and cons of a flipped classroom.
  • Students will be able to identify characteristics of successful flipped classrooms.
  • Students will be able to identify characteristics of non-successful flipped classrooms.
  • Students will be able to develop a lesson plan using the flipped classroom concept.
  • Students will be able to apply the ideas of a flipped classroom in their teaching.

Assessment Strategies

  • On-line discussion with their peers. This will help explore ideas and get students talking about the flipped classroom idea
  • Applying everything we have discussed and created a short 3 to 4 day unit that uses the flipped classroom. Must following a rubric.
  • Individual personal reflections on how students feel about the concept in general, ideas of how they could use it in their classroom, will they use it, etc.

Task Analysis

Unit 1:

What is a flipped classroom?

1. The learner will understand the importance of technology in the classroom (Pre-requisite)

2. The learner will be able to define what the flipped classroom is

3. The learner will be able to identify characteristics of the flipped classroom

4. The learner will watch the videos explaining the flipped classroom

5. The learner will be engaged in wanting to learn more about the topic (Pre-requisite)

6. The learner will discussion with other learners the benefits of this concept and how it will help their students.

Unit 2:

Why should you consider flipping your classroom?

1. The learner will be able to identify struggles with the amount of time in a given year to teach (Pre-requisite)

2. The learner will have an open mind to strategies to help their students (Pre-requisite)

3. The learn will see how effective a flipped classroom can be

4. The learner will have a desire to incorporate more technology into their classroom (Pre-requisite)

5. The learner will reflect on how flipping their classroom could be beneficial

Unit 3:

What does a successful flipped classroom entail?

1. The learner will watch videos of several successful flipped classrooms

2. The learner will identify positive and negative signs in any flipped classroom

3. The learner will compare and contract what characteristics make a successful flipped classroom and which do not

4. The learner will reflect on everything they have learned up until this point in this mini-course

Unit 4:

How can you implement a flipped classroom?

1. The learner will have a proper understanding of their technological resources (Pre-requisite)

2. The learner will be able to identify techniques and methods used to flip a classroom

3. The learner will discuss ideas with other learns on how best to implement a flipped classroom in their schools

4. The learner will analyze which is the best method to flip their classroom

5. The learner will create a short 3 to 4 day unit using a flipped classroom

Curriculum Map

Curriculum Map

References and Resources
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