AP Chemistry course teaching in Newton Chinese school does NOT use Flipped Classroom Model, even though Flipped Classrooms are increasingly being utilized in AP Chemistry teaching across the United States.
Many students complain about the flipped classroom in AP Chemistry, usually saying that they hate it because they’re “teaching themselves.”
In essence, the flipped classroom model shifts the focus of classroom time from teacher-centered instruction to student-centered learning activities. Teachers serve as facilitators.
Challenges:
– **Some students may struggle with self-motivation and discipline when it comes to learning content on their own time.
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The flipped classroom model is an instructional strategy that reverses the traditional approach to teaching and learning. In a flipped classroom, instructional content that is typically delivered during class time (such as lectures) is moved online, and activities that are traditionally assigned as homework (such as problem-solving or group work) are done in class. Here are the key components and principles of the flipped classroom model:
### Key Components:
1. **Pre-Class Learning:**
– **Online Content:** Teachers create or curate instructional materials like videos, readings, podcasts, or simulations that students review before class. These materials cover the foundational knowledge and concepts that students need to understand.
– **Self-Paced Learning:** Students have the flexibility to access and engage with the pre-class materials at their own pace and convenience.
2. **In-Class Activities:**
– **Application and Engagement:** Class time is dedicated to interactive and collaborative activities where students apply the knowledge gained from pre-class materials.
– **Hands-On Learning:** Activities may include problem-solving exercises, discussions, debates, experiments, simulations, group projects, and peer teaching.
– **Teacher Facilitation:** Teachers serve as facilitators, guiding students through activities, answering questions, providing feedback, and addressing misconceptions.
3. **Assessment and Feedback:**
– **Formative Assessment:** Teachers use in-class activities and discussions to assess student understanding and provide immediate feedback.
– **Individualized Support:** Teachers can identify struggling students and provide targeted support during in-class sessions.
AP Chemistry and Basic Chemistry course teaching in Newton Chinese school does NOT use Flipped Classroom Model. Instead, we use traditional model of class lecture and after-class homework.
