The “flipped classroom” is an innovative pedagogical model that inverts traditional teaching methods by delivering instructional content, often online, outside of the classroom and moving activities, including those that may have traditionally been considered homework, into the classroom. In a conventional classroom model, instructors use class time for lectures and students complete assignments individually at home. In contrast, the flipped classroom approach utilizes pre-recorded video lectures, reading assignments, or other preparatory materials for students to engage with before their scheduled class time. This shift allows teachers to allocate classroom time for more active learning methods, such as discussions, collaborative projects, problem-solving exercises, and personalized guidance. Scientific studies and educational research have demonstrated that the flipped classroom model can enhance student engagement and achievement, particularly in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines. By frontloading factual or conceptual content, students come into class better prepared and able to participate in higher-order thinking activities. Teachers, in turn, can use […]