What is Class Discussion

In the flipped classroom teaching approach, students can watch videos explaining the lesson topic at home and most of the class time is then free for hands-on activities. Since the classroom environment is an essential part of the successful implementation of the flipped classroom approach, it is important to create a learning environment which supports different forms of active learning strategies, collaboration and higher-order thinking skills. This chapter explores a wide range of active learning techniques that can be implemented in flipped classroom teaching instruction. Focusing on practices, the chapter also draws attention to the crucial role of the teacher have in facilitating such activities, as well as looking at the positive influence that active learning strategies in the flipped classroom environment can have on students' learning, engagement, achievement, and positive attitudes toward learning.