1. Reinventing first year maths tutorials: flipping the classroom and beyond

2. Engagement
With the material
With each other

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

4. Trial two approaches
Team based learning
Flipping the classroom

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

6. 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

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

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

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. Independence
Social interaction
Prioritization

13. Thank you!

14. References
Michaelsen, L. and Sweet, M. (2011) Team-based learning New Directions for Teaching & Learning Volume 2011, Issue 128, pp
Brame, C., (2013). Flipping the classroom. Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching. Retrieved 18/4/17 from