The flipped classroom is an instructional strategy and a type of blended learning that reverses the traditional learning environment by delivering instructional content, often online, outside of the classroom. It moves activities, including those that may have traditionally been considered homework, into the classroom. In a flipped classroom, students watch online lectures, collaborate in online discussions, or carry out research at home and engage in concepts in the classroom with the guidance of a mentor.
The primary goal of a flipped classroom is to optimize the time students spend in the classroom. Instead of listening to a lecture, students in a flipped classroom spend class time engaging in interactive, often collaborative activities that require them to apply the concepts they have learned outside of the classroom. This in-class time can be used for hands-on experiments, peer-to-peer teaching, problem-solving, and discussion. Teachers, in turn, are available to provide more personalized guidance and interaction with students, rather than spending the time lecturing.
The concept of the flipped classroom can be beneficial in various ways. It allows students to learn at their own pace, pausing and rewinding lectures as needed. It also encourages students to become active learners and to take responsibility for their own education. However, it requires a significant shift in the approach to teaching and learning. Both students and teachers must adapt to the change in their roles, with students taking more initiative and teachers serving more as facilitators than as the traditional source of information. Additionally, it presupposes that students have access to the necessary technology and a stable internet connection at home, which may not be the case for all students, potentially leading to a digital divide.
Mgr. Pavel Bartoš, LL.M., DBA (Evropská akademie vzdělávání / European Academy of education)
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