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Opinions on flipped classrooms?
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We did flipped classrooms at ucsd and kcu does something like it too. I think if they are done right they really help you think.
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We're starting to do this and my students seem to like it. The lazy students tank it, though.
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I'm not familiar with this, what is a flipped classroom?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flipped_classroom
How exactly does this work in the context of a med school classroom?
How exactly does this work in the context of a med school classroom?
I'm sure there are different variations but in my experience it meant reading powerpoints and the associated reading prior to lecture, and the lecture time is dedicated to either practice problems or real world applications of the material. There's also a lot more opportunity to ask questions and get some 1-on-1 time (depending on the size of the class).
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Right right but that's basically PBL, no? You study outside of class and then come to class to solve problems with prof supervision.
Unless I'm missing something.
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Not exactly. I've done demos with my state medical school and have friends who went through the system. You start with the problem (no pre-prep). You break it down into the most important parts to study up on. You take a couple days to look up what you were assigned. Then you come to class to talk about your particular topic (you are depending on classmates to do their end of the work because it all counts for exams,which can suck). The session goes deeper into the problem until you hit the diagnosis.
The flipped classroom method doesn't seem to have a written presentations (Learning issues/LIs) or depend on others for research that I have noticed with PBL. The faculty in charge of the PBL sessions won't always answer your questions in a straight forward manner, this has driven a lot my friends mad.
I don't like learning from my peers. I do not like learning from junior staff members either.
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Flipped classroom sounds great to me and is one of the majors factors in my decision. I think it really holds you accountable for doing your part, plus you know what sections you need help on before class so you can get your questions answered and really pay attention to that part
