Reinventing first year maths tutorials: flipping the classroom and beyond

Engagement With the material With each other

Traditional tutorials Best use of student time? Best use of staff time?

Trial two approaches Team based learning Flipping the classroom

Team Based Learning Compose questions definitions, etc applications, etc Feedback to class Class discussion / explanation

Michaelson, Sweet – from New Directions for Teaching and Learning Four practical elements of TBL: Strategically formed, permanent teams Readiness assurance Application activities that promote both critical thinking and team development Peer evaluation

TBL thoughts Time Composition of groups Variations in material Getting students to contribute

Flipping the classroom First exposure learning prior to class Processing of learning in class

Email students in advance Material to be covered Write a summary of… / write a question on... / etc In class Facilitated discussion Conceptual questions Summary etc from email

Brame - Flipping the classroom Provide an opportunity for students to gain first exposure prior to class Provide an incentive for students to prepare for class Provide a mechanism to assess student understanding Provide in class activities that focus on higher level cognitive activities

Flipping the classroom thoughts Buy in from students Assessment? Clickers? Facilitated discussion Replicate real world situations First year material…

Independence Social interaction Prioritization

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References Michaelsen, L. and Sweet, M. (2011) Team-based learning New Directions for Teaching & Learning Volume 2011, Issue 128, pp. 41-51 Brame, C., (2013). Flipping the classroom. Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching. Retrieved 18/4/17 from http://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/flipping-the-classroom/