2014 IEEE Workshop on Electronics, Computer and Applications

Essence of Flipped Classroom Teaching Model and Influence on Traditional

Teaching

Yuan Jiugen Xing Ruonan

Education School Communication School
Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University Jiangxi Normal University
Nanchang, China Nanchang, China
yjgnine@163.com mary209@21cn.com

Zhang Wenting
Life Science School
Jiangxi Normal University
Nanchang, China

Abstract-Informatization changes the way people live and Making the learning environment and time occurred reverse
learn greatly, and also give a challenge to the present by digital resources. Add new energy for educational
classroom teaching model. So the flipped classroom emerges as revolution and digitalization. The principle is shown in the
the times require. It has been extended in many schools abroad Fig. l.
and has made a good effect. The principle and essence of
flipped classroom were introduced in this paper. By contrast B. The Essence ofFlipped Cassroom
each factor and teaching structure in flipped and traditional The learning process of flipped classroom is mainly by
classroom, it is found that teaching structure of traditional means of on-line digital resources. In the development of
classroom is a teaching before training while flipped classroom
flipped classroom, people's understanding of flipped
is learning before training. Flipped classroom not only could
classroom has also experienced a certain process. Because
train there independent learning ability but also could respect
traditional flipped classroom always use single on-line video
student's individual difference. The impacts of flipped
to learn, somebody regard flipped classroom as on-line video
classroom to traditional classroom from some aspect below
learning, considering that staring at screen and learning
were also summarized. We can found flipped classroom model
through video is flipped classroom. This definition and
actually is the development of technology brings such
revolution on education. it meets the demand of students and
understanding is too limited, it cannot fill the concept of
will take huge reform on class teaching. flipped classroom. In view of educational circles' interesting
is growing.
Keywords-flipped classroom; essence; traditional teaching; In this model, ostensibly giving several suggests and
influence experiences to teachers and students who adopt flipped
classroom, in fact it embodies the essence of flipped
classroom. Flipped classroom is a blending learning model.
I. THE PRINCIPLE AND ESSENCE OF FLIPPED CLASSROOM
We can see clearly from the figure. First, flipped classroom
is not simple on-line teaching, but a blending teaching model
A. The Principle ofFlipped Classroom
that by means of computers. The second is flipped classroom
Flipped classroom is Blending learning model that
and on-line video teaching is not equals, there are so many
relying on digital resources. It is just contrary to traditional
digital resources that flipped classroom basis of, such as
way that teacher teaching in daytime and student doing
advanced game simulation, audio, and web page and so on.
homework at home. On the official website of KNEWY, it
As long as it beneficial to learning, it can be the teaching
has given interpretation with a quite concrete chart.
material of flipped classroom. What's more, learning in
Knowledge learning and internalizing of student is not
flipped classroom is not simple doing homework and
through 45 minutes in the classroom, but change to
answering question, it creates personalized learning space.
autonomous learning by extracurricular digital resources. [I]
Student can discuss with teacher the difficulty they cannot
In the precious class time, teacher try to understanding
understand. Finally, flipped classroom is not only exists in
students deeply, answering their question personalized, and
stationary learning period. With the development of
guiding students use knowledge to do practical activities.
technology and the convenient of the mobile learning,
This teaching model makes full use of educational techno
interactive teaching occurred every time, digital learning
ledge under high speed development, and creates learning
ubiquity
opportunities to students in circumstances and activities.

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Flipped
{ Classroom : Preach, Guiding practice,
Internalization of knowledge

classroom
Classroom : Watching digital learning resources such
as video, seltregulated learning

Learning in the scene

Educational technology

Figure 1. The principle oftlipped classroom

classroom turn to the site where teacher and student interact

with each other include answering questions, using
II. COMPARISON WITH FLIPPED AND TRADlTlONAL knowledge and so on, thus getting a better educating effect.
CLASSROOM With the flipping of teaching procedure, each link of
Traditional teaching model is that teacher teaching in classroom learning process changed correspondingly.
class and assigning homework. Differ from traditional model, Table.1 is the comparison of the each class's element.
student complete knowledge learning at home, and

TABLE 1. COMPARISON CHART OF EACH ELEMENT IN TRADITIONAL AND FLIPPED CLASSROOM[2]

Traditional classroom Flipped classroom

Knowledge spreader,
teacher Learning guider and facilitator
Classroom manager

students Passive receiver Active researcher

Teaching + assigning
Teaching form Learning before class + researching in class
homework

Class content Knowledge explaining Question exploring

Technology Autonomous learning, reflecting, implement

Content presenting
application of discussion
Evaluation Multi angle
The paper test
mode Multi method

"Flipped classroom" have innovated a learning method
full of humanness that set own terms. If someone had
forgotten the contents learned long times ago, he can review
through video. It effectively solves ignoring Swiss cheese
gaps and the problem that teaching with one version. Salman
discovered that students who use little more time in a certain
concept would have progress quickly once they understand it.
Therefore, flipped class gained massive popularity.
Secondly, flipped classroom practices the ability of self
learning. It turns teaching before practice into learning before
practice. Teaching before class and internalizing in class,
thus changing the teaching structure and improving the
ability of arranging learning, thinking and solving problem.
It enriched the emotional experience in learning process and
established self-confidence. [3] Fig.2 is the comparison of
them.

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Traditional classroom: teaching before practice:

n t e c assroom Out of class

Flipped classroom: learning before practice:

In the classroom

Learning by oneself Layout preview

Selt:paced

Figure 2. Comparison of the change of teaching structure

C. Reversed traditional teaching environment

III. THE INFLUENCE THAT THE FLIPPED CLASSROOM TO Traditional teaching and learning environment is in the
THE TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM class. Teachers transform the knowledge through blackboard,
chalk and multimedia. But flipped classroom transferred the
A. Reversed Traditional Teaching Idea knowledge to extracurricular. Classrooms become the crucial
One of the basic concept of The New Curriculum space which teachers and students make communication
Teaching is all for students development, it means teachers exchange face to face. Flipped classroom makes deep
learning out of class. By means of the communication of
should pay attention to the change, inner feeling, moral
teachers and students, guiding teaching and learning to a
life and personality of every student in teaching[4].ln
deeper lever.
traditional teaching process, it is still teacher centered in
classroom, The real students centered is just empty talk. D. Reversed the location of teachers and students
Educators in the flipped classroom gives more freedom to Flipped classroom makes teacher from the traditional
students , put knowledge teaching process outside the knowledge spreader into student's learning guider and leader.
classroom, and let students accept new knowledge in the Teacher is no longer the learning center and inculcator of
most suitable way , then put the process of the moral knowledge. The learning center back to students,
internalization of knowledge in the classroom, so as to have teacher is only learning leader and prime mover. In the
more communication and exchanges between students, and flipped classroom which had supported by information
teachers. Flipped classroom bring up real student centered, to technology and collaborative learning environment, student
subvert the traditional teaching concept, and consequently is not only a student. Through interaction with other people,
teach students in accordance with their aptitude. expand and create more deep knowledge, promote the depth
of knowledge internalization. Flipped classroom is a
B. Reversed Traditional Teaching Mode classroom which had a construct depth knowledge .Student
With the development of the education information, In is the protagonist of the classroom [6].
the traditional teaching mode, online resources and online
IV. CONCLUSION
video has been appeared in students learning. The
appearance of flipped classroom can make good use of Flipped classroom is a new teaching mode that
online resources, it adopt the blended learning mode and accomplished "information transfer" before class. The
combines online and face-to-face teaching skillfully. In the classroom is the place where teacher-student interaction and
traditional teaching mode, students accept knowledge in communication. Flipped classroom reversed the traditional
classroom but the internalization of knowledge is in the teaching mode in teaching idea, teaching mode, positioning
absence of teachers and parents mostly. The internalization the teaching environment and students. It may play a role in
process certainly will produce lead to many problems, or enhance students' interest in learning and teaching effect. All
even negative internalization. But if upside down the two the practice that to improve the teaching quality and effect,
processes can solve this problem effectively [5]. promote students' learning and growth mode are necessary.
We believe that "flipped classroom" teaching mode and

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