Flipped Classroom Advantages and Barriers | Origin: ED124
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Flipping Your Classroom --> Flipped Classroom Advantages and Barriers
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I fail to see how the "flipped classroom" approach is mutually inclusive to Bloom's taxonomy, group activities, working directly with the students, student-centered learning, and other key components of instruction. The basic components are arguably the most important part of any topic and one cannot dive deeper into topics (analyzing, applying, evaluating, thought experiments, discussions, etc.) without a solid understanding of the basics first. If we lose a student at the basics because they struggled to work on their own for whatever reason (busy schedule, poor access to technology, lack of motivation, poor home life, etc.) then we will lose them for the entire topic. Once again, maybe this technique is fine for pedagogy, but for adult students who have families, children, full time jobs, other interests giving them too many assignments outside of the classroom is a bad idea (my wife is currently working full time and going to school at night, she spends maybe 1-2 hours at home not sleeping during the week... as a full grown adult she needs this time to do chores, talk to friends/family, and just relax). I think teaching the basics might be the most critical part of an instructor's job and only once the entire class has a solid understanding of the basics can the class move into more advanced, nuances activities around that topic.
You wouldn't assign students to learn how to play chess at home and then grade them the next day on if they can beat you in a game. You know that some students probably already know how to play, some would enjoy the challenge and genuinely learn on their own, and others would maybe try for 5 minutes and then give up; as their instructor all of the students would expect you to explain how the game is played, how the pieces move, what are some basic strategies and goals before moving into actually playing games or giving demonstrations of certain scenarios... and this would be good for all students, even the ones who already know how to play because reviewing the basics of anything is always good practice, even for the most experienced experts. Professional musicians still warm up with basic scales and exercises before moving directly to performing full songs; they wouldn't be expected to just show up to a performance at the start time and begin playing songs immediately. The basics should be the central focus of a class (especially introductory level courses and career-focused courses) instead of something that is pushed out of the classroom.
Communication is key - proactive communication by letting students know the reasons behind having them watch pre-recorded videos before coming to class will give them the motivation to watch them and to get involved
The flipped classroom is student centered. The student sets the pace of instruction. That way, if they are struggling with a concept, they can now watch pre-recorded materials and also ask questions during class interactions.
The skipped classroom technique would seem to work only when participation levels are already high.
Flipped classroom requires much preparation to implement successfully. pre-recorded lectures can be provided in various languages for the hearing impaired or students who's first language is not English.
Flipped classroom requires much preparation to implement successfully. Proactive communication is needed to get students on board with this instructional method. Flipped classroom can also help reach higher levels of Bloom's taxonomy.
See it, do it, teach it is direct and straight to the point.
I love the see it, do it, teach it.
I think a barrier is getting the pre-recorded portions into more manageable and watchable videos. I like the idea of using videos that are already out there that are engaging and cover the material and often times is broken down into smaller videos which can be ideal for students.
I plan to apply the flipped classroom by incorporating more student-centered activities in class so learners can collaborate, clarify content, and deepen their understanding. This approach creates a more engaging environment for both students and instructors.
I have been assigned to flip my precision agriculture class this semester to where the students will be watching videos and reading assignments prior to coming to lab where I will check their understanding of the material, and then have hands on activities for them to reinforce what they have learned.
I love the see it do it teach it way of teaching. I use this in my classroom. In fact I was helping another instructor the other day and I told them that this is my teaching strategy.
I learned that student motivation can be lacking with this format of learning at time.
I think the flipped classroom has advantages in the technology field. Listening to the content online then doing the work in the lab with guidance is an efficient use of resources on both sides (student and teacher).
Doing homework essentially as a group has a lot of advantages...however, some solo independent homework is still necessary as this is also an essential work skill.
This module really helped me see both the upsides and challenges of using the flipped classroom model. What stood out most is how powerful it can be to give students more ownership of their learning. When they come to class already exposed to the material, we can use our time together to go deeper—talk through ideas, work on problems together, and clear up misunderstandings in real time. That feels like a much more meaningful use of class time.
That said, I also understand that it's not without obstacles. Some students might be resistant at first, and access to technology can be a barrier. Plus, creating the materials takes time and planning. But I believe the long-term benefits—like increased engagement and more personalized learning—make it worth trying.
I’m planning to start small, maybe flipping just one unit to see how it goes. I’ll create short, clear videos for homework, and in class, we’ll focus on applying what they learned. I’m hopeful this will make our classroom more interactive and give students a chance to really connect with the content—and with each other.
The barriers are students' attitude towards taking more responsibility for their own learning. They still expect the instructor to explain everything because "that's what students pay money for".
I like how utilizing a flipped classroom enables the instructor to move students up the levels of Bloom's taxonomy. I have encountered many students who primarily memorize information, but struggle to apply and analyze the information for greater critical thinking. I am hoping that the implementation of a flipped classroom will help me to assist them in achieving better quality learning.
I've learned that a flipped classroom approach has been shown to lessen behavioral issues and raise test scores.
