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
o definitions, etc
o applications, etc
• Feedback to class
• Class discussion / explanation
Michaelson, Sweet – from New Directions
for Teaching and Learning
Four practical elements of TBL:
1.Strategically formed, permanent teams
2.Readiness assurance
3.Application activities that promote both
critical thinking and team development
4.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
o Material to be covered
o Write a summary of… / write a question
on... / etc
In class
o Facilitated discussion
o Conceptual questions
o Summary etc from email
Brame - Flipping the classroom
1.Provide an opportunity for students to
gain first exposure prior to class
2.Provide an incentive for students to
prepare for class
3.Provide a mechanism to assess student
understanding
4.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
Thank you!
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-theclassroom/