The Flipped Classroom technique changes the
organization of learning time. It transfers first instruction (like viewing our
vocabulary video) as a homework giving the classroom time meant for
teachers' interactive practice, and the application of various techniques to
the support provided to them personally, which is mostly through the teacher.
This change is made by the lecturer moving to the individual
learning space outside of class for direct instruction rather than delivering
the lecture to all in the classroom, which is the traditional way.
For language classes, it is a big plus that communicative
practice can be maximized as class time is no longer taken up by activities
like role plays and discussions. Moreover, students being able to control the
pace of video content playback is a plus for them However, a significant
disadvantage is the reliance on students' accountability and it is a challenge
to provide all students with the devices and internet connection they need to
be on the same level in terms of access.
A group of 5th grade Turkish students learning English was
tasked with creating a flipped lesson to learn 10 words from Unit 3: Games and
Hobbies of their textbook. These words were: Hiking, Playing Chess, taking a
Picture, Hangman, Skateboarding, Go Fishing, Camping, Climbing, Ride a Bike,
and Origami. An engaging video and a comprehensive ASSURE lesson plan were
developed in which pre- and in-class activities were integrated to guarantee
effective learning.
The main challenge that I faced with my friends Ozan Kazancı, Emir Erdinç and Eylül Emeksiz was to make the ten words
easy to understand and to remember in a short video that captures the attention
of fifth graders. This was done by making a very visual script, employing
easy-to-understand language, and introducing multiple voice narrations from all
the group members in order to keep the students interested. The project was
done in collaboration as the partners did different things across the main
tasks; one of them prepared the ASSURE plan and quiz structure, while the other
two worked on the script, visual preparation, and recorded the audio for each
of them separately before combining it.
What do you like about flipped learning? Would you enjoy it in class or would you dislike it? Let me know in the comments!
Here are our flipped class materials:
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