The two new teaching strategies which I tried were Flipped Classroom and Simple Jigsaw.
Flipped Classroom video links of lecture on specific topic were,
are accessible to students. Students went over the lesson at their own pace and
time before coming to the class. Concept engagement and understanding were then
gauged through class exercises. The feedback was mixed as some of the students
felt that the flexibility of time and space gave them a better opportunity for
understanding. Whereas some of the students felt lost on their own before
coming to the classroom.
Simple Jigsaw Class was divided into groups of three. Each group was
assigned a specific sub outcome which entailed the concept explanation,
application of formula for calculation and interpretation of the result. Student’s
feedback was positive and they felt that they gained much from the collaborative
exercise.
I've done quite a few jigsaw lessons, but I wasn't brave enough to try flipping my lessons during the course, but I'm planning on doing so regularly next semester. If you could repeat the flipped lesson(s)you tried, what would you do differently to help those students who felt lost get a handle on the material? I'd also like to know if you have any advice on flipping in general for a teacher new to the strategy (namely me)! Cheers, Donna
ReplyDeleteDonna, in my experience flipped classroom is a little over rated although it is the flavor at the moment. Student engagement is a challenge in any lesson/lecture delivered passively flipped or not. Again, student maturity level and course content would determine how effective it is. For numerical concepts such my Finance courses, students need to recap at varying levels some basic concepts. This can be achieved more effectively in face to face non flipped environment.
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