What is flip teaching?
It's called "flip teaching" and "reverse teaching" or a "backwards
classroom" (who knew?), and "reverse instruction." Here's how it's
happening, for real:
- Kids watch lectures and videos at home
- Class is for hands-on work and face-to-face interaction with teacher/peers
So why has this method become such a booming topic in education?
The days of the teacher as "sage on the stage" are numbered. Instead, the teacher becomes the "guide on the side" where students are using the class/school experience as a fully interactive experience WITH the teacher -- instead of the teacher being the one-way traditional talking head. This way, students are asking questions and solving problems with the teacher or fellow students - instead of just sitting compliantly and listening - where the teacher can spend more time addressing specific questions and personalized attention, rather than just the one-size-fits-all lecture.
I like the idea of Flip classrooms which provide more opportunities to students who needs extra efforts to learn. It is also good for ELL's who are struggling with languages. Students could work on their own pace without pressure from their peers. Flip teaching allows students to review materials as much as they needed independently.Furhtermore, teachers would be able to allocate intructional time apporpiately according to students' different needs. GATE students can excell their ways through without getting bored in class. Students with special needs can keep on track without being left behind. In the Flip classrooms, students have more opportunities to interact with other students and teachers. Through the collaboration, students are developing their mastery of contents as well as their communication skills.
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