Enhancing the design and analysis of flipped learning strategies

Martin Jenkins; Rena Bokosmaty; Melanie Brown; Chris Browne; Qi Gao; Julie Hanson; Ketevan Kupatadze

doi:10.20343/teachlearninqu.5.1.7

Authors

Martin Jenkins Coventry University http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1209-8282
Rena Bokosmaty University of Sydney
Melanie Brown Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University
Chris Browne Australian National University
Qi Gao Beijing Institute of Technology
Julie Hanson University of the Sunshine Coast
Ketevan Kupatadze Elon University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20343/teachlearninqu.5.1.7

Keywords:

Flipped Learning, Flipped Classroom, Inquiry-Based Learning, Educational Design, Pedagogical Strategy

Abstract

There are numerous calls in the literature for research into the flipped learning approach to match the flood of popular media articles praising its impact on student learning and educational outcomes. This paper addresses those calls by proposing pedagogical strategies that promote active learning in ‘flipped’ approaches and improved practice of educational design in ICT supported learning environments. This paper makes two main contributions. It situates flipped learning strategies within a pedagogical framework, thus linking them to higher-level pedagogy. Additionally, it proposes an approach to both analysing and designing flipped learning strategies. This exploratory approach provides a guide for educators to map how their tactics fit amongst other instances of flipped learning. Examples of flipped learning approaches are provided to illustrate this mapping. The Flipped Learning Matrix, developed by this SoTL inquiry, is a tool for both critical reflection of existing approaches and course design, empowering the educator to design their own flipped version that is pedagogically sound and fit for purpose.

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Author Biographies

Martin Jenkins, Coventry University

Martin Jenkins is Head of Academic Development at Coventry University, UK.

Rena Bokosmaty, University of Sydney

Rena Bokosmaty is a PhD student, School of Chemistry at University of Sydney, Australia.

Melanie Brown, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University

Melanie Brown is Senior Academic Developer at RMIT University, Vietnam.

Chris Browne, Australian National University

Chris Browne is Lecturer, Research School of Engineering at Australian National University, Australia.

Qi Gao, Beijing Institute of Technology

Qi Gao is Lecturer, School of Automation at Beijing Institute of Technology, China.

Julie Hanson, University of the Sunshine Coast

Julie Hanson is Lecturer of Nursing at University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia.

Ketevan Kupatadze, Elon University

Ketevan Kupatadze is Senior Lecturer of Spanish, Department of World Languages and Cultures at Elon University, US.

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