What is flipped classroom environment
Flipped classroom environment is an instructional strategy and type of blended learning which aims to increase students engagement in learning by having students complete reading at their homes and work on live problem solving during class time. It moves activities, including those that may have traditionally been considered homework into the classroom. In flipped classroom students watch online lectures, collaborate in online discussion or carry out research at home while engaging in concepts in the classroom with the guidance of a mentor. flipped classroom environment shift the instruction to a learner centered model in which time in the classroom is used to explore topics in greater depth and create meaningful learning opportunities while students are actually introduced to new topics outside of the classroom, the contents delivery may take variety of forms such as videos, online collaborative discussion, digital research and text reading.
Characteristics of flipped classroom environment 1. It provides opportunity for students to gain first exposure prior to class 2. It provides incentive for students to prepare for class 3. It provides mechanism to assess student understanding
Advantages of flipped classroom environment 1. It allows students to learn at their own pace 2. It provides in class activities that focus on higher level of cognitive activities 3. It provides mechanism to assess student understanding
Disadvantages of flipped classroom environment
1. It causes digital divide 2. It can cause eye effects 3. It is expensive 4. It can cause anti socialism in students
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