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Week 6: Flipped Learning - Tools and Apps for Flipped Learning

 


This module focused on Flipped Learning - what it is, types of flipped classrooms, how to design a flipped lesson, and useful tools and apps for flipped learning implementation.

Flipped learning refers to “a pedagogical approach in which the conventional notion of classroom-based learning is inverted so that students are introduced to the learning material before class with classroom time being used to deepen understanding through discussion with peers and problem-solving activities facilitated by teachers” (AdvanceHE, n.d.). This definition represents a shift towards modern teaching methodologies. Students are no longer passive recipients of information during class; instead, they actively engage with course material beforehand, often through readings, videos, or other preparatory materials. The class time is thus reserved for collaboration, critical thinking, and practical application, so that students can consolidate their understanding, confront misconceptions, and delve into complex concepts. 

Besides, the article 8 Types of Flipped Learning Classrooms And Tools To Build Them is very informative, through which I found the most suitable model for my teaching context (Standard Inverted Classroom). As a private tutor, I normally work with my students once a week for around two hours. Within this amount of time, we can merely deal with the basic content of the lesson and have some practice; scarcely do my students have the opportunity to explore more advanced knowledge or participate in interactive activities. Therefore, the classic flipped classroom can be of great benefit to us. Since it allows my students to learn basic concepts before class, they can arrive prepared to engage in higher-level discussions coupled with problem-solving activities during our limited time together. This approach helps maximize the effectiveness of our lessons, as the students can clarify any confusion they encountered during their pre-class learning and deepen their understanding through active participation in class. 

In the module, I was also introduced to a wide variety of tools and applications that can be useful for flipped learning, of which I found Google Classroom to be the perfect fit for my approach. The platform lets me effortlessly upload essential lesson resources and practice exercises, setting the stage for my students to prep before class. As a result, our in-class time is maximized for deeper discussions and activities. Here is my flipped lesson plan applying the Standard Inverted Model with the support of Google Classroom: Nguyet Anh. Module 6. Flipped classroom.

Overall, this module gave me invaluable insights into flipped learning – a modern pedagogical approach in ELT. I am really excited to integrate this model into my teaching practice with the confidence that it can help enhance student engagement and deepen their understanding of English language concepts. 


References
Thakare, R. (2018). 8 Types Of Flipped Learning Classrooms And Tools To Build Them. ELearning Industry. https://elearningindustry.com/flipped-learning-classrooms-tools-build-types

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