This
week in my online class (EDP 279: Technology + Media Literacy and Learning) we
were looking at this idea of flipping the classroom. I’d never heard of it
before, so I was interested in what exactly this idea is.
Image I took of one of the classrooms found on campus. |
The
general gist is that instead of lecturing during class time, teachers’ who use
this method, record lectures for students to watch outside of class. In doing
so, this then opens up class time for more application, and it also allows
teachers time for differentiation.
As
part of my assignment for class, I had to come up with ways that I could
possibly flip my future classroom. But as a future English teacher, I was
struggling to come up with ideas. So much of what is learned in English classes
relies on discussion, which can’t be created through a video that only contains
the teacher.
I
was stumped.
But
then I started to think. What are all the things I wish I had learned in my
high school English classes, but it never seemed that we had the time?
The
ideas wouldn’t stop coming.
I
realized that while it’s not really possible to flip the English classroom as
one would a math or science class, it’s still possible.
The
lectures for a flipped English class could be about grammar concepts, writing,
project assignments – even reading.
All
of these topics are necessary to cover, but they often are overlooked. But
these are the foundations on which teachers build. These basic skills are not
just necessary for an English class, but they apply to all classes.
One
benefit of flipping the classroom is that students can refer to lectures over
and over again if they have questions. In addition, if they’re confused on a
concept, they can ask the teacher for clarification during class time.
While
flipping the classroom is still a fairly recent idea, I’m interested to see the
role that it will take on in the future.
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