Action Research Plan
Research Question:
How can I utilize technology for differentiation of content and assessments? How will flipping my math classroom effect student achievement in mathematics?
Flipped classrooms require a new approach to pedagogy so that students learn on their own, have multiple opportunities for practice prior to class time, and have a teacher present to help with the harder independent work during class time. -Dr. NortonWho will benefit?
Students will have multiple opportunities to practice a concept prior to class time. Additionally, students will have a teacher present to help with the harder independent work during class time. Students can work at their own pace and completely master an objective before moving to the next objective. Students can watch a video as many times as they need to in order to understand or master the objective. Students come to class prepared with prior knowledge of the objective before working on their assignment. Students who have already mastered concepts can work with struggling students. Students can easily access the online tutorial from anywhere with internet access (cell phone, IPad, home computer, etc.).
Teachers will have more time to spend with students and greater opportunities for working one-on-one within the classroom. A flipped classroom allows a teacher to better motivate students by the integration of technology.
Parents do not have to worry about helping their child with homework. Parents can also watch the video to work with their child if needed.
Tutors can watch the video to learn how the instructor teaches a concept prior to working with their pupil.
This is the first time I have ever heard of a flipped class. It seems like a good approach for teaching students about self-directed learning. This would be a good technique for other districts to implement in order to help students progress in their academics along with learning how to motivate themselves.
ReplyDeleteThis is also my first time to hear of a flipped classroom. But I love the idea, and I can think of many classes that I've been through that I wish were taught using this method. I always have preferred to work at my own pace, instead of waiting for assignments to be dispensed from the teacher. I look forward to keeping up with you blog to learn how your students achieve.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tiffani and Flo. Last year, one of my math teachers introduced the concept and the students really loved watching the videos at home for homework with fill-in-the-blank notes to bring to school the next day.
ReplyDeleteKristy, there has been a lot of talk about flipped classrooms in my district as we work to implement a "blended learning" model. I look forward to following your action research! I hope that the work I do in my project will benefit students and teachers who move towards this model, as we increasingly ask students to take their learning, conversations and work online. Great project!
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I enjoyed listening to the TED video you used. I enjoy alot of the lectures they have had. The flipped classroom sounds like the best learning environment for students and parents to get involved together in their learning or re-teaching. As a kindergarten teacher even doing this so the parents can see various ways to teach sight words or word work, could be a wonderful tool!
ReplyDeleteI, too, am mobile to an inclusive classroom. I'm just curious, but have you encountered teachers who aren't exactly "on board" with inclusion strategies such as the flipped classroom? Our school is in its third year of Inclusion, and we still encounter resistance at some level throughout the year.
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