Innovative Teaching with Flipped Classroom Methodology

The flipped classroom has been defined as a pedagogical model in which the typical lecture and homework elements of a course are reversed. Short video lectures are viewed by students at home before the class session, while in-class time is devoted to hands-on exercises, projects, or discussions. 

Flipped (upside down) classrooms focus on active learning and student engagement giving the instructor a better opportunity to deal with mixed levels, student difficulties, and differentiated learning styles during the in-class time. 

By the end of this course, participants will have a full understanding of this new method and be able to confidently implement a "Flipped Classroom" lesson. 

Day 1: Course introduction & intro to the flipped classroom

• Introduction to the course, the school, and the external week activities. 
• Icebreaker activities using drama for trust and ensembke building.
• Identification of needs and goals for each participant and relevant populations
• Understanding what the Flipped Classroom is and looking at some Flipped Classrooms in detail
• Establishing ways in which the Flipped Classroom can be implemented
• Brainstorming your own Flipped Classroom project
• Presentations of the participants' schools. 

Day 2: Creating material

• Building 'lectures' for the Flipped Classroom
• Understanding how to create videos for students and where to upload and store them
• Explore other Flipped Classroom teaching methods through blogs, messenger and other social media platforms.

Day 3: Group work

• Understanding how to manage group work.
• Consulting with students and groups.
• Creating rubrics and students portfolios. 

Day 4: Lesson plans

• Creating a detailed Flipped Classroom lesson plan.

Day 5: Brainstorm

• Finishing up the Flipped Classroom lesson plan and assessment rubric.
• Brainstorming cross-curricular or school wide Flipped Classroom learning in your school.

Day 6: Course closure & cultural activities

• Course evaluation: round up of acquired competences, feedback, and discussion. 
• Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance
• Excursion and other external cultural activities.