Flipped Learning: Need of the Hour

“College work at house and house work in college,” Flipped Learning is a unique approach that permits a faculty to implement an activity oriented creative methodology in class room. 

‘Flipped classroom’ is the term commonly defined as a pedagogical model in which traditional lecture and homework elements are reversed (Hamden et al, 2013; Lage et al, 2000).

Flipped Learning is a pedagogical methodology which group learning is replace by individual student centric learning. In this approach learning takes place in individual space and its outcome is deliberated in the form of brainstorming, group discussion, problem solving in classroom environment.  This is an approach in which direct instruction moves from group learning space to individual learning space, and the resulting group space is converted into a vibrant, collaborative knowledge environment wherein the faculty/educator inspires and motivates the students in applying ideas and involve creatively in the topic and subject of deliberation. 

People often use the term flipped learning and flipped classroom interchangeably which actually are not same. Flipped classroom approach may always not lead to flipped learning. At times teachers use this concept with a variation where students are given videos, study material, case and handouts to be read before coming in class and in class they are supposed to apply the concepts read by them earlier. 

4 Pillars of Flipped Learning 

Pros of Flipped Learning 

• More interactive one to one time between students and teacher.
• Collaborative work among teams.
• Self-paced learning.
• Enhanced student’s engagement.
• Practical applicability and exposure to students.
• Enhanced transparency.
• Better understanding of content.
• Autonomy for instructors to use innovative practices.

Cons of Flipped Learning

• Student’s involvement and active participation is a must.
• Increase in screen time and exposure.
• May intensify digital divide issues among students.
• Network connectivity and infrastructural facilities are a must.
• More indulgence and involvement needed from an instructor.

Flipped learning in classroom has tremendous potential to expand and improve students’ skills and ability as well as his academic performance. This N-covid pandemic has forced both students and teachers to shed off their inhibitions and adopt to flipped model of learning as compared to traditioned instructor led dialogue way of delivering lectures. Today Industry requires management graduates who can demonstrate critical problem solving skills, analytical skills, leadership skills and above all practical insights of applying theoretical concepts in solving   real life  problems. These are the quintessential skills industry looks for candidates while recruiting them. The flipped model of learning in classroom offers a countless opportunities to students to not only develop but also polish these skills and be industry ready professionals.

By Ms. Deepika Varshney