Flipped Classroom
Imported and adapted from the original UBC blog post. Original source: UBC Blog post When learning happens before class, class time can be used to solve related problems. Why use a flipped classroom? Learning is not complete unless the material is applied in an exercise. Class time is limited, and having students learn basic concepts before class allows more time for problem-solving. I also believe that guiding students through problem-solving is often more conducive to learning than a lecture that simply gives the answer. Common questions raised about flipping the classroom Do tutorials and labs already handle problem-solving? Not all courses have tutorial sessions. In addition, why should the instructor be deprived of witnessing students’ “aha” moments, which often occur during problem-solving? In a flipped classroom, the instructor can lead the class through problems while teaching assistants provide support. Would professors still be needed if lectures were replaced by vi...