Engaging Learners: A Flipped Classroom Approach

Abstract

This chapter titled ‘Engaging learners through a flipped classroom approach’ will cover how a flipped classroom approach was developed, the authentic and contextualized framework adopted and tested, the learning aspects, elements and logistics involved in having this approach executed. This includes presentation of insights, analysis and discussions of evidence-based results on various aspects, say for example, effectiveness, efficacy of the approaches adopted, self-reports from students’ perspectives and experiences as learners, the different aspects of learning outcomes it focuses on and why using such a learning approach is more appropriate in preparing them for the industry or corporate world. In this chapter, the rationale and effectiveness as well as the pragmatic challenges in adopting such a learning design will be covered. Survey and interview findings will be shared to show evidence-based reflections on the claims made. Experiences and contextualized issues will be shared so that it could be seen how the findings could be extended beyond the sample group and applicable to varying learning cultures.

Enhancing Thai student-teacher problem-solving skills and academic achievement through a blended problem-based learning approach in online flipped classrooms

“…In recent years, the flipped classroom has become increasingly popular as an educational pedagogy for promoting student motivation and online learning [ 23 ]. FCs move the lecture process outside the classroom, and its core idea has been expanded and explored with newer mediums, platforms, and devices.…”

Application of Business Simulation Games in Flipped Classrooms to Facilitate Student Engagement and Higher-Order Thinking Skills for Sustainable Learning Practices

“…In the flipped classroom, students independently study basic concepts, completing lower-level learning (i.e., memorization and comprehension) by themselves, while higher-level learning skills (i.e., application, analysis, evaluation, and creation) are achieved through interaction with educators in the classroom [31]. Research has found that the flipped classroom not only encourages students to engage in active learning before class, but also improves their class learning [32]. Moreover, educators are tasked with providing engaging activities within the classroom that promote team work through group projects, coordinated discussions, debates, lectures, pitch reports, presentations, gamification, and other forms of active participation [33]; higher-order thinking [34]; and learning achievements [35].…”