Increasing Student Retention by Flipping the Classroom | Origin: ED410
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Increasing Student Retention by Flipping the Classroom
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We have added knowledge checks , interactives and other outside sources to our courses and I do see a difference in grades overall for the better.
Engaging on students knowledge is key.
I learned that flipping the classroom can really boost student retention by making learning more active and engaging. Instead of just listening to lectures, students come prepared and spend class time applying what they’ve learned through discussion, problem-solving, and collaboration. This approach helps keep students more invested and allows instructors to give support where it’s needed most. I’d apply this by encouraging more interactive lessons and using class time for real-world examples or group activities that reinforce the material instead of just repeating it.
I learend that flipping classroom helps students retention by allowing learners to enagage with new materials before class and then apply it through hands on interactive activities during class.
I was unsure at first, but the thought of being able to walk around, check on all students individually and ask what makes sense and what doesn't during class time to address any confusion seems much better because there are many students who don't have the time to attend office hours who are at an unfair disadvantage of not being able to get individualized help.
Comment on Maeve Deloughery's post: having them share out what they did allows you to give immediate feedback
I like to have students share out what there groups discussed and completed on the project
I plan to apply the flipped classroom method to provide students with short, accessible pre-class materials and then use classroom time for interactive activities like group case studies, role-play, or problem-solving exercises. In nursing education, for example, students could watch a video about a medical condition at home, then apply patient scenarios. This not only reinforces learning but also prepares them for real-world application.
I think the three steps are a good combination, especially organization wise.
I like to end a class by suggesting research in text books and online on a specific topic, the discuss the next class period.
Flipping the classroom helps students learn by teaching. The concentrate on one section and teach that to the rest of the class.
I've taught in a hospital setting where material was given to the students for them to prepare for the classroom, and the feedback from those who actually prepared was that they enjoyed the classroom session as they felt they learned more of the subject, and or understood the pre-class material better...This was always a plus.
Working in small groups, allows for collaborative learning. Identifies areas of student learning needs and clarifies the important information for the class.
Its a nice blend of self directed and being taught; not that different from a multimodal approach. Then at the end, there is an opportunity for assessment. Really brings it full circle in a sense.
I have witnessed the benefits of the flipped classroom and see how this method of learning helps students learn and apply that knowledge in the activities I create.
Three basic steps are important in the process. The process before class, the process during the class, and the process of assessment after the class. The method is truly useful and student oriented.
Three basic steps are important in the process. The process before class, the process during the class, and the process of assessment after the class. The method is truly useful and student oriented.
Comment on Kevin Smith's post: This is a good idea as you can make things like technology integration into the lessons that are quick and fun that aligns with the course content.
I have utilized this technique when my class lands on a holiday. Giving the students the material they would learn in class beforehand. Review the material including the assignments in our next class. Mixed results, the students that applied themselves did great. Unfortunately, the less motivated students were put in catch-up mode. Overall, this presentation gave me some great ideas on how to make this work for the entire class.
