Present Perfect Tense: But Flipped Classroom

Hello guys, what is up? I hope you guys are doing good. In this blog, I will talk about my experience with flipped classroom.

An educational style that involves flipping typical teaching approaches is called the "flipped classroom approach." In a flipped classroom, students study the topic outside of class, frequently using video lectures or other resources. Interactive, group activities, discussions, and knowledge application take place during class time. The goal of this strategy is to make learning more student-centered rather than teacher-centered.

Advantages:

  1. Individualized Learning: Students can learn at their own pace and revisit materials as needed.
  2. Increased Interaction: Classroom time is dedicated to practicing and applying knowledge through activities, fostering engagement.
  3. Accessible Resources: Students can access learning materials anytime, anywhere, promoting flexibility.
  4. Immediate Feedback: Teachers can address specific student needs during class time, providing timely feedback.

Disadvantages:

  1. Access to Technology: Not all students may have access to the necessary technology at home.
  2. Self-Discipline: Some students may struggle with self-directed learning and may not adequately prepare for class.
  3. Teacher Training: Implementing the flipped classroom requires training for educators to create effective online materials.
  4. Time-Consuming: Preparing video content can be time-intensive for teachers.

For our assignment, Tuğrul Dölen and I concentrated on making educational films for prep students preparing for the A1–A2 level on the present perfect tense. With pupils ranging from beginners to elementary language skills, our goal was to make the information interesting and approachable.

One of the challenges we faced was to ensure that the content was appropriate for A1-A2 levels. Also, another difficulty we had was recording for 5 minutes without a break. Because we didn't want to cut the video, we recorded it many times.

We used Zoom for video creation and editing. Zoom is user-friendly, making it suitable for educators without extensive technical expertise. It allowed us to combine screen recordings, slides, and audio seamlessly. We also used Wordwall to create an event, and Canva to create both an event and a design.

Here is the link for Tuğrul's Blog

By utilizing the flipped classroom approach and leveraging tools like Zoom, we aimed to enhance language learning for our students, providing them with accessible and engaging resources on the present perfect tense.

That was all for today. Please be kind to yourself. See you guys next week!

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