Increasing Student Retention by Flipping the Classroom | Origin: ED410
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Increasing Student Retention by Flipping the Classroom
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The 3-step approach in flipping the classroom appears feasible and effective iin promoting greater srudent engagement. Furthermore, it allows the meaningful feedback and support during class time. While the benefits are evident, successful implementation requires faculty buy-in and thoughtful creativity.
Comment on Randall Rosecrans's post: I bet with a little creativity, you could adjust some things. We have a fairly set format, but I do have some things I can alter and I run with it!!
I have taught this way for years, from my middle school science classes to elementary, to my current adult Electrical classes. I am a huge fan of alternative summative assessments, than a typical exam format. So many 'kids' are test shy. How about a comic strip, short essay, power point with bullet points AND images, skit with a group, diorama......the list goes on. Putting the learning in their hands, including the students choice of demonstrating to me how much they have retained, is my strongest tool in empowering my students.
I learned the 3 steps to flipping the classroom and it seems doable and would engage students more and have feedback and help during classroom time. I see the benefits. But yes it takes buy in and creativity.
I am certain that it would help some students, it seems like it would only benefit those who already have a drive to learn. For students who have little or no self-improvement drive, I am not sure that this would provide much of an increase. They might appreciate the time spent on practical projects, but the issue is that they might not perform the external work.
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.
