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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As 15:18 to add to my point, now there is no accountability from the teacher as they can pass out these worksheets without actually having to teach.  If they did have to teach on these issues,  they would quickly realize how nonsensical the assignment really was and would look as foolish as the kids and parents spending time trying to finish unsuccessfully an elementary school worksheet.  If teachers had to teach it would put an end to discussions like this one.[/quote]

If teachers really aren't teaching and are doing nothing but passing out worksheets, that's not what the flipped classroom is supposed to be and is a problem that should be addressed with the district. Lack of accountability is a management problem, not a flaw in the flipped classroom.[/quote]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flipped_classroom
"Flipped classroom is a form of blended learning in which students learn content online by watching video lectures, usually at home, and what used to be homework (assigned problems) is now done in class with teachers and students discussing and solving questions more personalized guidance and interaction with students, instead of lecturing. "

In a 1 hour class, how many of the 30 some kids in each class can the teacher possibly tutor individually on these worksheet handouts?[/quote]

It shouldn't be passing out worksheets and then tutoring them individually if she has time while the students work in silence. Again, that's improper application of the flipped classroom. There may be some individual work, but it should be combined with group work where kids can help each other (which reinforces understanding even for the students who already get it) and the teacher can work with small groups to resolve confusion in a more efficient way than working with each child individually.  It also can allow most sophisticated applications of the lessons when the teacher can come around and work with each group for a few minutes to help give them clarification and guidance. I'm not saying it's a flawless model, it's one that has to be implemented well to work (which is the case with any educational model), but it has a lot going for it.[/quote]

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