Flipped learning can be a game changer in the classroom. Many students struggle to actively engage in 45-minute lectures or lessons interrupted by constant questions. To combat this, we can empower our students to be responsible for their education through flipped, self-paced learning (Gray, 2015). I often use self-paced videos through the platform edpuzzle with my classes to help combat attention and interruption issues. These allow students to independently gain knowledge presented by me, the teacher, on their own. Students learn at different rates, and I am available in the classroom to guide discussions and answer questions after learning. This lets my students know that I care about their learning without judgment, which is vital to growth in a math classroom (Gray, 2015).
Bringing these ideas outside the classroom and into professional learning (PL) would be very beneficial. Teachers gain more through modeling than just the sit-and-get method of PL. One idea I am very interested in is “walk and talk”; getting up and moving around is vital to activating the brain (McCammon, 2015). By getting up and moving, we can ensure engagement and allow learners to discuss the critical points they have learned. For educators to be comfortable bringing these ideas into the classroom, they must model these skills through PL.
Bringing these ideas into PL and the classroom can transform how we learn and teach our students.
References:
Gray, P. (2015, Dec, 4). Self-Directed Learning Fundamentals. (YouTube). https://youtu.be/YoE480mzrk0
McCammon, L. (2015, April 15). Modeling-based (flipped) Professional Development at Rutgers University - Dr. lodge mccammon. YouTube. https://youtu.be/PBAmcveOnIM
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