The Flipped Classroom

The Flipped Classroom Module 1
History and Basic Concepts

This module gives a brief history of the flipped classroom and how the designers of the approach began to implement it in their classrooms.  We will take a look at the different types of students and their individual needs and how the flipped classroom can address many types of student needs and ensure that students receive a personalized education. Furthermore, students will learn how the flipped classroom can be tailored for mastery learning in all content areas.

• The History of the Flipped Classroom
• Personalized Education For All Students
• Implementing the Flipped Classroom For Mastery Learning
• Basic Concepts of the Flipped Classroom
• Comparing the Flipped Classroom to the Traditional Classroom

The Flipped Classroom Module 2
Justification to Make the Flip

The first part of this module gives several rationales for why the flipped classroom is an effective teaching method.  It describes why the flipped classroom is good for students and teachers.  In the second part of the module students will learn how to implement the approach.  Details are given on how to make the necessary videos and the equipment and technology required.  How to implement the flipped classroom for use with project based learning is also discussed.

• Poor Reasons For Flipping Your Classroom
• Personalizing Students’ Education
• Helping Teachers with Instruction
• Making Videos
• Required Technology and Resources

The Flipped Classroom Module 3
Mastery Learning

This module introduces the concept of mastery learning and how the flipped classroom can be used to implement mastery learning. Characteristics of effective teachers who choose to use this approach are addressed. Also included is an outline of the key components of the flipped classroom and an in-depth discussion for making the case for the flipped-mastery model.

• Defining Mastery Learning
• Implementing Mastery Learning
• Characteristics of an Effective Teacher
• Components of the Flipped-Master Classroom
• The Case for the Flipped-Mastery Model

The Flipped Classroom Module 4
Implementation Day

This module goes into detail about how to implement the flipped-mastery classroom, including topics such as:  what to do on the first day of school, how to inform parents about the approach, teaching students how to watch and interact with the videos, and setting up the classroom for the flipped-mastery approach.  There is also instruction on how to assess students to include formative and summative assessments.  Finally, students will benefit from a section in the textbook that addresses common questions and concerns regarding the flipped classroom.

• Teaching Students to Manage Their Time and Workload
• Encouraging Students to Help Other Students
• Building Appropriate Assessment Tools
• Working With the A-F Grading Culture
• Multiple Ways to Flip a Classroom