Flipped Learning – How to Incorporate Flipped Learning in Any Class

Introduction

The Flipped Learning model has been gaining popularity in recent years as a way to engage students and promote active learning. Flipped Learning involves inverting the traditional teaching model so that instead of lectures taking place in class with homework assigned for out-of-class, lectures are assigned for out-of-class work with class time devoted to interactive activities.

Although my blogs are geared toward Flipping Your Math Class, it is not limited to math classes. In fact, Flipped Learning can be incorporated into any class. While Flipped Learning may look different depending on the subject matter, the concept remains the same. As such, in this blog post, we’ll take a look at how Flipped Learning can be incorporated into Math, French, English and even Science classrooms.

English Class

In an English Lesson on figurative language, students can watch examples of figurative language at home and then identify them in class. In small groups, they might create their own examples of figurative language and apply them to different situations. In any Flipped Learning classroom the focus should remain the same; ensuring students are engaged and interactive during class time.

In addition, it is also important to assess students individually to determine each student’s level of comprehension. As such, I would recommend using Quizizz assessments that allow students to take mini-assessments while allowing teachers to monitor their success. Assessments include various subjects and tons of FREE assessments to choose from.

French Class

For a French Lesson on conjugating verbs, students could watch a grammar lesson at home and then practice conjugating verbs in class. They could work in groups of three to come up with sentences using verbs in different tenses and then showcase them on the whiteboards. In addition, this will also allow students to practice speaking the language to each other during class time. Communication is critical in all classes.

Whiteboards during French class can also be used. How you choose to incorporate the use of a whiteboard is entirely up to you. Students are more likely to work harder when others will see it. Allowing students to showcase their learning, results in better performance.

Once again, a mini-assessment should also be used in French class to ensure which students have fully grasped the concept and which students need a little extra help.

Math Class

In a Math Lesson, for example, students might watch a video at home that explains a new concept. The next day, students will use their newly acquired knowledge to complete the math problems. In small groups, they will practice applying the new concept to different problems while using the whiteboard to showcase their solutions.

You can learn more about What a Flipped Classroom Looks Like and How to Successfully Flip Your Math Class in my other blog post. I am always pleased with the level of engagement and interaction among students during Flipped Learning.

I also assess my students individually during math class using Quizizz. The last 10 minutes of class time is devoted to individual assessment. You can diversify the assessment you use or simply use quizizz for every class – the choice is up to you! Whichever method you choose the focus is on allowing students to practice the new concept on their own.

Science Class

For a Science Lesson on atoms, students can watch a video about atoms at home and then answer questions about the video in class. In small groups, they might apply what they’ve learned by doing an experiment on atoms. Perhaps even assigning them a video on how to successfully perform a lab experiment they will administrate the following day in class. This way, class time is spent more on completing the lab experiment and less on the how-to.

Conclusion

Flipped Learning is a great way to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of all learners by providing more targeted small-group instruction. The idea of Flipped Learning is to get students out of their seats and engaged in their learning. How you choose to engage your students is entirely up to you.

These are just a few ways to incorporate Flipped Learning in different classes! The possibilities are endless.

Try incorporating Flipped Learning in your Math, French, English or Science lessons today!

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