Flipping the Classroom: Does it Benefit All or Some Students?
(1). Statement and brief explanation of question or problem
The concept of flipping a classroom has quickly embedded itself as a pedagogical model of the today’s modern classrooms. The idea of “flipping” originated with Harvard professor Eric Mazur in the late 1990’s; however, two high school Chemistry teachers, Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams, were the driving forces behind its popularity in the high school classroom. In simple terms, the concept consists of students watching mini-lectures outside of the classroom and using an in-class experience to create projects, complete assignments, and ask questions.
According to a 2014 Project Tomorrow survey, 29 percent of classroom teachers in the United States are using or have used the Flipped Classroom pedagogical model. Educators have spent countless hours designing the most engaging and groundbreaking classroom videos; however, does this model work for ALL students? Unfortunately the very medium used with good intentions could in fact create unintentional learning barriers for students with visual impairments, hearing impairments, and financial difficulties. (2). Statement of the position you take …show more content…
In a flipped classroom environment, students with hearing difficulties are automatically placed at a disadvantage. Without the ability to hear, students may not be able to complete an assignment. Flipped classroom videos may also create learning barriers for English Language Learners, who are not as familiar with the language. How can we utilize the power of flipping our classrooms, while still meeting the needs of students with hearing and language
(1). Statement and brief explanation of question or problem
The concept of flipping a classroom has quickly embedded itself as a pedagogical model of the today’s modern classrooms. The idea of “flipping” originated with Harvard professor Eric Mazur in the late 1990’s; however, two high school Chemistry teachers, Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams, were the driving forces behind its popularity in the high school classroom. In simple terms, the concept consists of students watching mini-lectures outside of the classroom and using an in-class experience to create projects, complete assignments, and ask questions.
According to a 2014 Project Tomorrow survey, 29 percent of classroom teachers in the United States are using or have used the Flipped Classroom pedagogical model. Educators have spent countless hours designing the most engaging and groundbreaking classroom videos; however, does this model work for ALL students? Unfortunately the very medium used with good intentions could in fact create unintentional learning barriers for students with visual impairments, hearing impairments, and financial difficulties. (2). Statement of the position you take …show more content…
In a flipped classroom environment, students with hearing difficulties are automatically placed at a disadvantage. Without the ability to hear, students may not be able to complete an assignment. Flipped classroom videos may also create learning barriers for English Language Learners, who are not as familiar with the language. How can we utilize the power of flipping our classrooms, while still meeting the needs of students with hearing and language