Importance Of Flipped Classroom

The Significance of Flipped Classrooms In this paper, I will argue that flipped classrooms are beneficial and should be incorporated into all schools today. This is a controversial topic in education today. The more this method of teaching is incorporated into the classroom more questions that arise from individuals who disagree with the method. A flipped classroom is when teachers record videos of lectures for the students to watch at home. The students then use their class time to work on homework, in class assignments, and practice problems, in order to prepare for the tests. It is said that class time is for “direct instruction and constructivism” (Hertz, Mary). This means that class time is used to apply what was learned previously …show more content…
In today’s society there are always questions arising about students with special needs in the classroom, and this is one way to help with this problem. These particular students would be given the ability to take notes at the pace that best fits them. They are not forced to rush through the lectures and they are given the ability to pause when necessary. Coming from a diverse university where many students know little English, I believe it is important to use the flipped classroom method. Students who speak different languages will be given the opportunity to watch the videos as many times as they need until they understand the concepts. Also, they can turn on subtitles to help guide them. Our country is only going to keep increasing its diversity and number of migrants, so it is important that we make sure we accommodate their needs, along with other students …show more content…
I found that it was beneficial for me when I was in a high school math class. It seems that in order to have a flipped classroom that works, the teacher needs to put a great amount of time into each video. Making sure the students will learn from it. Many people may oppose this teaching style because of a multitude of different reasons. One reason that people disagree with this method is because they think too much responsibility is put on the student. In reality, responsibility should be put on the student. It is their job to do their homework, and to ask questions when they do not understand something. The teacher only knows what is wrong if the students that do not understand ask for help. That is why this teaching method is useful, the students have a designated time to ask questions. Another reason why some will say flipped classes are not beneficial is because the lectures can be boring and there are many different distractions at home. Some lectures are going to be boring whether they are presented in a classroom or at home, so the students are going to have the same reaction either way. There may be more distractions at home, but that’s why the students are able to re-watch the videos as many times as they need