What is a flipped classroom and how does it work?

During lockdown all the schools are closed and students are worrying about their studies. Flipped classroom is one the technology which helps students in online lectures from home. This technology also helps in online classes without visiting the school and helps to fight corona virus.

Flipped classroom

It is a modern or newest way of studies for students at their homes. A flipped classroom turns the model of present traditional study system. Short video lectures are viewed by students at home before class sessions.

Flipped Classroom: A Win-win Approach for Teachers and Students

Students may watch online lectures also at their homes. The class time is used to do the harder work of problem solving, discussions and debates. The main aim of flipped ckassroom is to engage in active learning. The purpose of active learning is to provide or create several opportunities for students to think throughly before going to classes.

The flipped classroom is gaining popularity in higher education during lockdown and corona virus pandemic in our country. Students or Children watch the content at their homes before going to their classes. It lets and engage with the video content. Student may also allow to watch alone with their group of students or parents. Children can also rewind and rewatch the video of lectures or classes if something is not clear.

Supporters of this tyoe pf classroom or education say that “do and learn” is class is better than “sit and listen”. Thus, the flipped model or classroom makes class time more productive, fun, and enjoyment for students. Students also argue that when students listen and watch kectures by trachers at their homes, solve issues or problems, and then apply the latest knowledge in their classrooms. In this way, students may get less frustration with their home works at their homes.

The critics of this type of education say that children must have access to computers, laptops, or smartphones and Internet to watch or view the lectures. Moreover, there is no guarantee that students will watch or view the lectures at their homes and cooperate with this tyoe of flipped model.

Despite the above problems, the flipped classroom may still very popular or very effective for students to study at their homes and improve education mainly in holidays or any other emergency conditions.

18 Comments Add yours

  1. Nabeela's avatar Nabeela says:

    World have changed with pandemic…. Online lectures are part of it….

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    1. daneelyunus's avatar daneelyunus says:

      Yes during lockdown online lectures or classes are essential for students

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  2. kamya's avatar Kamya Seervi says:

    Flipped classroom is a good method of teaching… My school practices this very often and I enjoy being part of it.

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    1. daneelyunus's avatar daneelyunus says:

      Good you also use this technology. During lockdown, this technology is beneficial for students

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      1. kamya's avatar Kamya Seervi says:

        Yeah, we’ve actually been using this since quite a time.

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      2. daneelyunus's avatar daneelyunus says:

        It also uses in lockdown

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  3. Interesting article. Truely reflect the current learning situation due to this health crisis. Any suggestions for those who do not have the priviledge access to IT matetials, such as laptops, computers, wifi etc ?

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    1. daneelyunus's avatar daneelyunus says:

      In this emergency conditions this technology is helpful for students

      Like

  4. bindyamc's avatar bindyamc says:

    I favour flipped classroom method,though it has some challenges to meet,like absence of internet,androids or laptops.But this method is the need of the hour now.

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    1. daneelyunus's avatar daneelyunus says:

      Yes u rite this method is mainly depend upon the internet connectivity

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  5. bindyamc's avatar bindyamc says:

    Good article

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    1. daneelyunus's avatar daneelyunus says:

      Thanks for appreciation and reading my post

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      1. bindyamc's avatar bindyamc says:

        You’re welcome!

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  6. TC's avatar Teacher Camille says:

    This is really helpful! I’m looking for ways as well on how to cope with this new online teaching. Of course, I want the best way so that my students could continue enjoying learning. Thanks for sharing this!

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    1. daneelyunus's avatar daneelyunus says:

      Most welcome, thanks for appreciation and reading my post

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