Flipped Classroom in Practice

Course Objectives

• To provide participants with a clear understanding of the principles and benefits of the Flipped Classroom model.
• To equip educators with the skills to plan and implement flipped lessons effectively.
• To introduce strategies that foster active learning, student engagement, and higher-order thinking during classroom time.
• To present digital tools and resources that support autonomous student learning and flipped teaching approaches.
• To encourage participants to redesign their teaching practices to create more interactive and student-centred learning environments.

Schedule

Module 1 – Introduction to the Flipped Classroom

• What is the Flipped Classroom? Principles and benefits.
• Differences between traditional and flipped teaching models.
• Evidence and impact of the Flipped Classroom on student learning.
• The teacher’s new role as facilitator and guide.

Module 2 – Planning a Flipped Lesson

• Steps to design effective flipped lessons.
• Defining learning objectives and desired outcomes.
• Aligning pre-class and in-class activities with curriculum goals.
• Strategies for sequencing content and tasks.

Module 3 – Digital Tools for Flipped Learning

• Tools for creating and sharing video lessons and multimedia resources (e.g., Edpuzzle, Loom, YouTube, Canva).
• Platforms for organising and delivering content (e.g., Google Classroom, Moodle, Microsoft Teams).
• Interactive tools for student engagement (e.g., Kahoot, Quizizz, Padlet, Mentimeter).
• Ensuring accessibility and inclusion in digital materials.

Module 4 – In-class Active Learning Strategies

• Designing collaborative and problem-based classroom activities.
• Techniques to promote critical thinking and peer learning.
• Managing group work and classroom interaction in a flipped environment.
• Adapting activities to different subjects and student profiles.

Module 5 – Assessment in the Flipped Classroom

• Formative and summative assessment strategies.
• Using rubrics and feedback to support student learning.
• Peer- and self-assessment in flipped learning contexts.
• Tracking student progress and evaluating learning outcomes.

Module 6 – Implementation in Different Contexts

• Adapting the model to primary, secondary, vocational, and adult education.
• Overcoming common challenges and resistance to change.
• Combining flipped learning with other active methodologies.
• Examples of successful flipped classroom practices.

Module 7 – Practical Workshop: Designing a Flipped Lesson

• Collaborative group work to plan a flipped lesson/unit.
• Creation of digital pre-class materials.
• Peer feedback and improvement of lesson plans.
• Presentation and discussion of designed lessons.

Module 8 – Reflection and Next Steps

• Action plan for implementing the Flipped Classroom in participants’ own contexts.
• Sharing experiences and building a professional support network.
• Strategies for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Final reflections and course wrap-up.