Investigation of Flipped Learning Approach According to Expert Opinions

Abstract

The purpose of the current study was to investigate the opinions of the experts on flip learning approach. In the study, case study design, which is one of the qualitative research designs, was used. The study group consists of four flip learning experts that were chosen by criterian sampling method, which is one of the purposive sampling methods. In order to collect data, interviews were carried out by using semi-structured interview forms that was developed by the researchers. The questions that were asked to participants were about the philosophy of flipped learning approach, troubles that were faced through application of this approach, solutions for these troubles and suggestions regarding utilization of this approach. Content analysis method was used for data analysis. Data were coded by two different researchers and generated codes were formed under themes with consensus. 3 themes and 6 sub-themes were put forward. Quotes from the interviews were presented to support inferences. As a result of the study, it was determined that flipped learning approach adopt constructivist understanding and in this approach students’ traditional in-class and out-of-class roles are being switched. Furthermore, it can be said that flip learning promises the practitioners much on the educational settings for the quality of student learning.

Keywords: flip learning model, constructivist approach, student-centered education, expert opinions