The “Flipped Classroom” is an innovative instructional strategy that inverts the traditional model of teaching. Traditionally, students are introduced to new content in the classroom through lectures, followed by homework or practice outside of class. In a flipped classroom, this sequence is reversed: students first engage with new material on their own, typically by watching online lectures or reading materials at home, and then class time is devoted to exercises, projects, or discussions that deepen their understanding. This model leverages technology and student autonomy, allowing learners to study new concepts at their own pace and come prepared for more interactive, application-focused experiences in the classroom. Scientifically, the flipped classroom draws from constructivist learning theory, which posits that students learn best when they actively construct knowledge through meaningful experiences. Empirical research has shown that when students encounter foundational content beforehand, they are better equipped to participate in higher-order cognitive activities, such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation, under the […]