Teaching in Higher Ed My Flipped Classroom
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May 3, 2018 Jan H. Jensen, a Professor of biocomputational chemistry at the University of Copenhagen, shares his journey into the flipped classroom model. He highlights how creating engaging videos can rejuvenate course content and foster active learning. Jan discusses the importance of challenging questions to stimulate critical thinking and the role of peer interaction in enhancing comprehension. He advocates for re-evaluating 'boring' curriculum elements and suggests that teaching should connect concepts to real-world applications, making learning more relevant.
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First Flipped Classroom Experiment
- Jan H. Jensen experimented with peer instruction on a "boring" topic.
- It was a success, leading him to gradually adopt the flipped classroom model.
Value of Failure
- Initial failure can be beneficial for learning.
- Getting answers wrong can create stronger neural connections when followed by understanding.
50% Wrong is Ideal
- Design questions where about half the students initially get the answer wrong.
- This encourages peer instruction and deeper learning.
