Background of the study
Technological
advances have impacted almost every facet of modern culture; education is no
different. As new technologies become available, they are often embraced in
educational innovation in an attempt to enhance traditional instruction. The
“flipped classroom” is one of the most recently emerged and popular
technology-infused learning models. This is a learning model in which content
attainment is shifted forward to outside of class in an online format and then
followed by teacher-facilitated concept application activities in class. This
model has gained such popularity across the country that there is now a Flipped
Learning Network with more than 12,000 member educators that supports educators.
Fitzpatrick, Berrett
and Mazur ( 2009); In essence, “flipping the classroom” means that students
gain first exposure to new material outside of class, usually via reading or
lecture videos, and then use class time to do the harder work of assimilating
that knowledge, perhaps through problem-solving, discussion, or debates. Hence Okeke,(2000)
Statement of the Problem
Research/studies have shown
that students’ performance in physics over the years has remained dismally poor
(Owolabi 2004; NERDC 2005). Several reasons identified as causal factors to the
poor performance. Traditional teaching / lecture method commonly used did not
seem to enhance students understanding in physics, nor did such method engage
students actively in the learning process.
Purpose of the Study
The
purpose of the current study was to determine the effects of the flipped
classroom approach using innovative teaching methods on the academic success of
baccalaureate nursing students in two adult health nursing courses, as measured
by examination averages and student satisfaction.
Adagba
(2005) stressed that, this exercise provides opportunity to beginning teachers
to become socialized into the profession. Ajoku (2003) asserted that,
performance during practice teaching provide some basis for predicting the
future success of the teacher outgoing popularity and centrality of practice
teaching is an important contributing factor towards the quality of teacher
education programmed. Edem (2003) confirmed that, during practice teaching,
working with students in schools provide a high degree of emotional involvement
of a mostly positive nature. Students teachers feel themselves grow through
experience and they begin to link to a culture of teaching.
Significance
of the Study
The
result of this research will be beneficial to the following people
1.
Teachers:
It will sensitize the teachers on the need to use this method which will
provide an incentive for students to prepare for class.
School management: It will...............
Research
Question
The following research questions will guide the
study.
1. Will “flipping” a classroom engage student actively
in learning physics in A.I.F.C.E?
What would................
REFERENCE
Okeke,
M.H. (2008). Teaching skills and learning skills. Educational Journal of
Management Development, 1(1), 2-6.
Stahl,
S. (2009). Substance over learning styles. Journal of Review of Educational
Research, 4(2), 228-232.
Bergmann, J., Overmyer, J., and Willie, B. (2011).
The flipped class: What it is and What it is not. The Daily Riff. Retrieved
from http://www.thedailyriff.com/articles/the-flipped-class-conversation-689.php
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