A Review of the Flipped Classroom Model

Abstract

The flipped classroom model is a student-centered learning method, which is formed to improve the efficiency of class (Hung, 2017). In recent years, this learning mode has gained a great popularity in many countries (Fezile & Gulsum, 2016). McNally et al.(2017) Claims some theories can be used as the evidences to support the theoretical base of the flipped classroom model. The key element of student-centered learning model theories is active learning. Active learning mainly refers to students activities and engagement (Loeb, 2015). In addition, Bergmann and Sams (2012) suggest that the idea of presenting the flipped classroom model is very innovative. The flipped classroom model places emphasize on qualification, socialization and subjectification. And there are two key elements for the flipped classroom mode to operate effectively: (i) students are appearing in class as well as engaging actively, and (ii) students are supposed to have prepared the learning materials (Mok, 2014).